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Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?

  1. The Chief Justice of India

  2. The Election Commissioners

  3. The Governors of states

  4. The Chief Ministers of the states
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state, not the President of India. The President appoints the Chief Justice, Election Commissioners, and Governors.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The council of ministers in a state are responsible to the _________.

  1. Governor

  2. Legislative assembly

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. Chief Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers is responsible to the State Assembly. All of them must be members of the state legislature. Those who are not members at the time of their appointment must secure their seats in the legislature within a period of six months.They have to work as a team under the guidance of the Chief Minister. 

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Our Constitution gives the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the__________.

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The country

  3. The states

  4. Both (b) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the states and union territories in the Indian Parliament, giving it special powers regarding matters that affect the states.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

According to the Constitution of India, who is the head of State Government?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. High Court Judge

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is the head of the State. The Constitution gives executive powers of the state to the Governor. He appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who is responsible for passing of bills in assembly?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Deputy Chief Minister

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chief minister is the head of legislative assembly, He is the Representative of State in National level. He is responsible for passing all important Bills in legislative assembly. 

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who has the power to reject the advice of Chief Minister to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Deputy Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Opposition leader

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor has the power to reject the advice of Chief Minister for dissolve Legislative Assembly by exercising his discretionary power. 

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

If a person who is not a member of either of the houses is appointed as chief minister, he should get elected to the legislature within ___________.

  1. Three months

  2. Six months

  3. One year

  4. One month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Chief Minister must be:

  • a citizen of India.
  • should be a member of the state legislature.
  • 25 years of age at least.

If a person, who is not a member of the legislature, is elected chief minister, then he/she must take sign from the governor. He/she can be considered as the Chief Minister provided he/she gets himself/herself elected to the State Legislature within six months from the date of their appointment. In case this does not happen, he/she would cease to be the Chief Minister.