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Which of the following is the main feature of Pressure group?

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  1. Direct control on political power

  2. Try to influence the politics of Government

  3. Lax Organisation

  4. Direct participation in Political Power

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pressure group do not controlled directly the political power but try to influence the politics of government.

Which one of the following is NOT an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?

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  1. He should be a citizen of India

  2. He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed

  3. He must have completed the age of thirty five

  4. He must not be a member of either House of the Parliament

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These are the only conditions for becoming the governor of a state in India:
• A person must be a citizen of India and should complete 35 years of age
• He/she cannot be a member of the Parliament or the State legislature
• He/she should not hold any office of profit.

The Governor of a State enjoys ________.

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  1. no discretionary powers at all

  2. extensive discretionary powers

  3. discretionary powers in certain matters

  4. discretionary powers in legal matters

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In some cases, the Governor exercises his discretionary powers as the bills passed in the state legislatures affect the primary conditions as drawn out in the Constitution of India. He sends such bills for the consideration of the President using his discretionary powers. 

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor?

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  1. Member of Legislative Council

  2. Judges of the High Court

  3. District Judge

  4. Chief Minister

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.

The term of office of the governor of a state is _____________.

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  1. For 2 years

  2. For 3 years

  3. For 4 years

  4. For 5 years

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by:

  1. Dismissal by the president which happens usually on the advice of the prime minister of the country at whose pleasure the governor holds office. Dismissal of Governors without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the President to dismiss a Governor whose acts are upheld by courts as unconstitutional and malafide.
  2. Resignation by the governor

There is no provision for impeachment, as it happens for the president.

By convention, the Governor of a state generally belongs to ________________.

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  1. Ruling party in the state

  2. Opposition party of the state

  3. IAS cadre of the state

  4. Some other state

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governor is generally outsider and does not belong to the state in which he holds the office. This is a convention not constitutional requirement. Its objective is to keep governor free from local politics. Since it’s not an eligibility condition, a person can be appointed as Governor in home state if the president {centre} wants to do so.

The executive power of a state is vested with _____________.

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  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Minister

  4. The Governor

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is a Governor for each state who is appointed by the President. Governor is the Head of the State and the executive power of the State is vested in him. The Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as its head advises the Governor in the discharge of the executive functions.

Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the conditions of a Governor's office?


1. A Governor can simultaneously function as a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha or State Legislature while discharging his duties as a Governor of another state.
2. The Governor should not hold any office of profit.
3. The same person can be appointed as a Governor of 2 or more states.
4. The Governor has personal immunity from any liabilities regarding his official acts.

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only3

  4. All are true

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • The Governor cannot be a member of either of the Houses or the state legislature after he is appointed as a Governor. He is deemed to vacated his earlier office on being appointed as Governor. 
  • The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 allows for the provision that the same person can be appointed as a Governor of 2 or more states. The Governor should not hold any office of profit, the Governor has personal immunity from any liabilities regarding his official acts.

Who has no role or power in contingency situation?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Advocate General

  4. All above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The governor has no role or powers in a contingency situation such as president's rule unless specifically permitted by the president under articles 160, 356 and 357.

Who has the power to reserve the bill for the consideration of the President?

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  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Advocate General

  4. Prime Minister

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Governor may give his assent to a bill or withhold it or he may reserve it for the consideration of the president.