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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 Governor holds office for a period of ________.

  1. 3 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 10 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure. The Constitution endows the Governor with the executive power of the State. However, the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the  Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers.

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 salary of the Governor?

  1. 2,00,000 per month

  2. 2,50,000 per month

  3. 1,50,000 per month

  4. 1,10,000 per month
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D Correct answer
Explanation

At present, in terms of salary, the President gets Rs 1.50 lakh per month, the Vice-President Rs 1.25 lakh and a Governor of a state Rs 1.10 lakh. The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure.

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

Which of the following qualification is required for the post of Governor?

  1. He/she should be a member of the parliament.

  2. He/she should be a member of the state legislature.

  3. He/she should be more than 35 years of age.

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure. To be a governor, a person should have following qualifications:
• He/she must be a citizen of India
• He/she must be at least 35 years of age
• He/she must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.

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

Who has the power to remove the Governor of the state?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

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

The Constitution endows the Governor with the executive power of the State. However, the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers. He/she is appointed by the President and holds his office during the pleasure of the latter. A Governor's normal term of office is five years. However, he can be removed by the President at any time without assigning any cause.

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

Which among the following union territories has/her Chief Minister/Chief Ministers?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b)
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D Correct answer
Explanation
The present CM of Delhi is Arvind Kejriwal and Puducherry is V. Narayanaswamy. 
Union Territory of Delhi and Puducherry both have Legislative Assembly.
Members of the legislative assembly are directly elected from territorial constituencies. 
Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who is the head of the Council of ministers in a State? 

  1. Governor

  2. The Chief Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Chief Secretary of State
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the Head of the State Government. He is the repository of all the power of the State. He is the Head of the Council of Ministers, the Legislature, and the leader of the majority party in the government. He should be a member of any of the two houses.

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
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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.