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Constitutional provisions and functions of State Government in India, including Legislature, Governor, Chief Minister, and Advocate General

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Parliament, under Article 169, is empowered to create or abolish the Legislative Council in a State.
  2. For this, the concerned State Legislative Assembly should pass a resolution to this effect by simple majority.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both of these
  4. Neither of these
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are the power(s) of State Legislature?

  1. It plays a role in amendment of the fundamental provisions of the constitution.
  2. It considers reports of the State Public Service Commission.
  3. It takes part in the election of the President.
  1. Only 2
  2. Only 1 and 2
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are included among the duties of Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?

  1. Communication to the Governor of all the decisions of the Council of Ministers
  2. Advising the Governor to recommend to the President that the government of the State cannot be carried in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
  3. Supplying to the Governor information on such matters relating to the administration of the State as he calls for
  4. Assisting the Governor in making appointments in the State government
  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 1 and 4
  3. Only 1, 2 and 4
  4. Only 1, 3 and 4
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which types of Bills can be reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President?

  1. Bills that are ultra vires
  2. Bills that are opposed to the DPSPs
  3. ls that endanger the position of the State High Court
  4. Bills dealing with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31 IA of the Constitution
  1. Only 2 and 3
  2. Only 1, 2 and 3
  3. Only 2
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are the qualifications laid down by the Constitution of India for the appointment of a person as a governor?

  1. He should be a citizen of India.
  2. He should have completed 35 years of age.
  3. He should not be a member of either House of the Parliament or of the House of the State Legislature.
  4. He should not hold any office of profit.
  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 1, 2 and 4
  3. Only 1, 3 and 4
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential elections if

  1. he/she himself/herself is one of the candidates
  2. he/she is a caretaker of the Chief Minister
  3. he/she is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
  4. he/she is yet to prove his/her majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the Indian constitution, the strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state should be between 60 and 500. Which of the following states are exceptions to this guideline?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Sikkim
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Goa
  1. Only 1 and 4
  2. Only 2 and 4
  3. Only 1 and 3
  4. Only 2 and 3
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the following:

 
List I List II
1. Article 155 A. Advocate General of the State
2. Article 163 B. Council Ministers to aid and advise Governor
3. Article 165 C. Appointment of Governor
4. Article 166 D. Conduct of business of the State Government
  1. 1 - A 2 - C 3 - B 4 - D
  2. 1 - C 2 - A 3 - D 4 - B
  3. 1 - C 2 - B 3 - A 4 - D
  4. 1 - A 2 - C 3 - D 4 - B
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements in relation to the Advocate General of a State.

  1. He is the first law officer of a State.
  2. He is appointed by the President but his remunerations are determined by the Governor of the State.
  3. He must be qualified to become the Chief Justice of the High Court before getting appointed to the post of Advocate General.
  4. He holds the office during the pleasure of the Governor.

Which of the statements given are correct?

  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 1, 3 and 4
  3. Only 1 and 4
  4. Only 1, 2 and 4
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following immunities are given to the Governor of a State in India?

  1. He is not answerable before any Court for anything done in exercise of his official duties.
  2. No criminal proceedings can be launched against him during his term of office.
  3. No legal proceedings can be instituted against him during the last year of his term in the office.
  4. No Court can issue an arrest warrant or other punishment against him during the term of his office.
  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 1, 2 and 4
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following subjects is/are under the State list?

  1. Public health
  2. Local governments
  3. Education
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 3
  3. Only 1 and 2
  4. Only 1 and 3
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following were the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission on the qualification of a Governor?

  1. He should be eminent in some walk of life.
  2. He should be a person from outside the State.
  3. He should be a detached figure without intense political links.
  4. He should not be a member of the ruling party.
  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 1, 2 and 3
  3. Only 1 and 2
  4. All of these
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. As per Article 158, the emoluments, allowances and privileges of Governor of a State shall be determined by the Parliament of India.
    2. The salary and allowances of Governor are drawn from the Consolidated Fund of State.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both of these
  4. Neither of these
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.

  1. A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one State.
  2. Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of statement I taken true.
  3. In case of statement I being true, the Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States.
  4. In case of statement I being true, the Governor's salary is paid by the State named by the President.
  1. Only 1 and 2 are correct
  2. Only 1 and 4 are correct
  3. Only 1 and 3 are correct
  4. Statement 1 itself is wrong
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian Parliament can invade the State List if
I. a subject in the State List assumes National importance
II. a proclamation of emergency has been issued by the President of India
III. it becomes important to implement some international treaty or agreement or convention

Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. II and III
  2. I and II
  3. I and III
  4. I, II and III
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