Indian State Cabinet
Test your knowledge about the structure, functions, and composition of State Cabinets in India's federal system.
Questions
Who is the head of the State Cabinet?
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
What is the role of the State Cabinet?
- To advise the Governor
- To formulate and implement policies
- To introduce legislation in the State Legislature
- All of the above
How many members can be in a State Cabinet?
- 10-15
- 15-20
- 20-25
- 25-30
Who appoints the members of the State Cabinet?
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- President of India
- Prime Minister of India
What is the tenure of a State Cabinet?
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
What happens if a State Cabinet loses the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly?
- It must resign
- It can continue to function
- It can seek a vote of confidence
- None of the above
Which state has the largest State Cabinet in India?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- West Bengal
Which state has the smallest State Cabinet in India?
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
What is the average size of a State Cabinet in India?
- 15-20
- 20-25
- 25-30
- 30-35
How many women are currently serving in State Cabinets in India?
- 100-150
- 150-200
- 200-250
- 250-300
What is the role of the Deputy Chief Minister in a State Cabinet?
- To assist the Chief Minister
- To lead the State Cabinet in the absence of the Chief Minister
- To introduce legislation in the State Legislature
- All of the above
Which state was the first to have a woman Chief Minister?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Uttar Pradesh
Which state has the highest number of women ministers in its State Cabinet?
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
What is the role of the Cabinet Secretary in a State Cabinet?
- To advise the Chief Minister
- To coordinate the work of the State Cabinet
- To implement the decisions of the State Cabinet
- All of the above