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The function and duty of the Advocate General is ______________.

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  1. to advise to the Central Government in legal matters

  2. to advise the Government of concerned State in legal matters

  3. to advice the Chief Justice of the concerned State

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: B

The Governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them, comes under which power?

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  1. Executive power

  2. Legislative power

  3. Financial power

  4. Discretionary power

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them. The governor can even dissolve the Vidhan Sabha. These powers are formal and the governor while using these powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the chief minister.

Under which Article of Constitution Governor can not be summoned for questioning?

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  1. Article 361

  2. Article 321

  3. Article 356

  4. Article 365

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Article 361 of the constitution, governor can not be summoned for questioning  except on his voluntary willingness to testify in the court in support of his controversial deeds though the unconstitutional decisions taken by the governor would be declared invalid by the courts.