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Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The State Cabinet comprises of _______ and the _______.

  1. Prime Minister; Council of Ministers

  2. President; Chief Minister

  3. Chief Minister; Council of Ministers

  4. Chief Minister; Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The states of India are governed by State governments through a cabinet comprising council of ministers. The council is headed by the Chief Minister appointed by the Governor. The Governor appoints other council ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

What type of power does a Governor have?

  1. Executive power

  2. Legislative power

  3. Discretionary power

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals.
  •  Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad.
  •  Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor.
Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

What is the primary function of the Governor?

  1. To preserve the constitution

  2. To protect the constitution

  3. To defend the constitution

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in his/her oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution in the administration of the State affairs.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The term of Governor is ___________.

  1. $5$ years

  2. $4$ years

  3. $3$ years

  4. $2$ years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the governors of the states for a period of five years. The governor acts as the nominal head of the state. Chief ministers are appointed by the governor but they hold real power of the states.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words during the pleasure of the Governor in reality means __________.

  1. Pleasure of the President

  2. Pleasure of the Prime Minister

  3. Pleasure of the Chief Minister

  4. Pleasure of the Legislative Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

On the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor can dismiss a minister but he cannot dismiss the ministry collectively. The words "during the pleasure of the Governor" in reality mean the pleasure of the legislative assembly. The right to expel the ministry collectively belongs to the assembly and not to the Governor. However, in all cases of dismissal of the Chief Minister, a minister or the entire ministry, the decision of the Governor is final and cannot be challenged in any court of law.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The unitary government is best defined as _______________.

  1. Checks and balance

  2. No constitutional division of powers between central and state government

  3. Balance of powers.

  4. Seperation of powers between executive and parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A unitary government centralizes power in a single national government. There is no constitutional division of power between the central government and sub-national units like states or provinces.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Governor of a State receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State for resettlement of citizens in that State affecting the general laws of citizenship of India. Which of the following courses would be the most appropriate for the Governor to take? 

  1. give assent to the bill

  2. refer the bill to the President

  3. keep the bill pending

  4. exercise his veto power over the bill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In this case, the Governor exercises his discretionary powers as the bill affects the condition of citizenship as drawn out in the Constitution of India. He sends this bill passed by the State legislature for the consideration of the President.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

A smaller body called _________ is the nucleus of the council of ministers.

  1. Cabinet

  2. Tribulation

  3. Crew

  4. Trial
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers includes all categories of ministers. The Cabinet is a subset which consists of a few important senior ministers who are in charge of separate departments. The Cabinet can be seen as “a wheel within a wheel” with respect to the council of ministers.