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Legislative Assembly and the Governor

This quiz consists of 15 questions about the Legislative Assembly and the Governor in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. To assent to bills passed by the Assembly.
  2. To dissolve the Assembly.
  3. To appoint the Chief Minister.
  4. All of the above.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Governor?

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

Who is eligible to be appointed as Governor?

  1. Any citizen of India who is at least 35 years of age.
  2. Any citizen of India who is at least 40 years of age.
  3. Any citizen of India who is at least 45 years of age.
  4. Any citizen of India who is at least 50 years of age.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the powers of the Governor?

  1. To assent to bills passed by the Assembly.
  2. To dissolve the Assembly.
  3. To appoint the Chief Minister.
  4. To promulgate ordinances.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly in the state government?

  1. To pass laws.
  2. To approve the budget.
  3. To hold the government accountable.
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Legislative Assembly?

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

Who is eligible to be elected to the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Any citizen of India who is at least 25 years of age.
  2. Any citizen of India who is at least 30 years of age.
  3. Any citizen of India who is at least 35 years of age.
  4. Any citizen of India who is at least 40 years of age.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the powers of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. To pass laws.
  2. To approve the budget.
  3. To hold the government accountable.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the relationship between the Governor and the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The Governor is the head of the Legislative Assembly.
  2. The Legislative Assembly is the head of the Governor.
  3. The Governor and the Legislative Assembly are co-equal.
  4. The Governor and the Legislative Assembly are independent of each other.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the Governor and the Legislative Assembly disagree?

  1. The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
  2. The Legislative Assembly can impeach the Governor.
  3. The matter is decided by the Supreme Court.
  4. The matter is decided by the President of India.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the Chief Minister?

  1. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister.
  2. The Legislative Assembly appoints the Chief Minister.
  3. The President of India appoints the Chief Minister.
  4. The Supreme Court appoints the Chief Minister.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
  2. The Legislative Assembly can dissolve itself.
  3. The President of India can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
  4. The Supreme Court can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the promulgation of ordinances?

  1. The Governor can promulgate ordinances.
  2. The Legislative Assembly can promulgate ordinances.
  3. The President of India can promulgate ordinances.
  4. The Supreme Court can promulgate ordinances.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the approval of the budget?

  1. The Governor approves the budget.
  2. The Legislative Assembly approves the budget.
  3. The President of India approves the budget.
  4. The Supreme Court approves the budget.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Governor in the holding of elections?

  1. The Governor conducts elections.
  2. The Legislative Assembly conducts elections.
  3. The Election Commission of India conducts elections.
  4. The Supreme Court conducts elections.
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