Indian State Cabinet

Test your knowledge about the structure, functions, and composition of State Cabinets in India's federal system.

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the head of the State Cabinet?

  1. Governor
  2. Chief Minister
  3. Deputy Chief Minister
  4. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the State Cabinet?

  1. To advise the Governor
  2. To formulate and implement policies
  3. To introduce legislation in the State Legislature
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members can be in a State Cabinet?

  1. 10-15
  2. 15-20
  3. 20-25
  4. 25-30
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the members of the State Cabinet?

  1. Governor
  2. Chief Minister
  3. President of India
  4. Prime Minister of India
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the tenure of a State Cabinet?

  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 7 years
  4. 8 years
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a State Cabinet loses the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. It must resign
  2. It can continue to function
  3. It can seek a vote of confidence
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state has the largest State Cabinet in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Bihar
  4. West Bengal
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state has the smallest State Cabinet in India?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Mizoram
  4. Nagaland
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average size of a State Cabinet in India?

  1. 15-20
  2. 20-25
  3. 25-30
  4. 30-35
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many women are currently serving in State Cabinets in India?

  1. 100-150
  2. 150-200
  3. 200-250
  4. 250-300
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Deputy Chief Minister in a State Cabinet?

  1. To assist the Chief Minister
  2. To lead the State Cabinet in the absence of the Chief Minister
  3. To introduce legislation in the State Legislature
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state was the first to have a woman Chief Minister?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. West Bengal
  4. Uttar Pradesh
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state has the highest number of women ministers in its State Cabinet?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Chhattisgarh
  4. Odisha
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Cabinet Secretary in a State Cabinet?

  1. To advise the Chief Minister
  2. To coordinate the work of the State Cabinet
  3. To implement the decisions of the State Cabinet
  4. All of the above