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Who is not appointed by the Governor?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Judge of State High Court

  3. Advocate General

  4. All above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Governor has no power to appoint the Judge of State High Court. High Court judge appointments are under President power. 

Who has a power to consult the President before the appointment of High Court Judge?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chief justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Governor has no powers to appoint the judges of the State High Court, but it is provided by the Article 217 that he will be consulted by the president before such an appointment is made.

Whose assent is required in Bill passing in assembly?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Advocate General

  4. Chairman of Public Service Commission

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Every bill passed by the state legislature must receive the governor's assent before it can become a law.

Who has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Advocate General

  3. Governor

  4. Chief Justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On the request of Chief Minister and if needed, the Governor has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.

Who is known as State manager?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice

  4. All above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As state managers, governors are responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch.

Under which article of Constitution of India the eligibility requirement of Governor are specified?

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  1. Article 157 and Article 158

  2. Article 160 and Article 161

  3. Article 166 and Article 167

  4. Article 170 and Article 171

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows: A governor must be a citizen of India. He/she must be at least 35 years old and must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.

The minimum age limit to be the Governor is _________.

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  1. 34 years

  2. 33 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 32 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person is qualified to be a state governor if he meets the following conditions. He/she must:

  • be a citizen of India
  • be 35 years of age at the minimum
  • not be a member of the state legislature
  • not hold any other office of profit.

In which of the following instances can the Governor use his discretionary powers?

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  1. While appointing the Chief Minister

  2. While dissolving the assembly

  3. While granting pardon to the criminals

  4. While appointing the chairman of Public Service Commission

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Post elections to the state legislative assembly, the Governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The Governor appoints and swears in the Chief Minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Chairman of the State Public Service Commission

  3. Vice Chancellors of Universities

  4. Chief Justice of the State High Court

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President appoints judges in a high court. The President appoints them in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state. High courts are headed by a Chief Justice.

What is the normal term of Governor's office?

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  1. 5 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 10 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

  1. Dismissal by the president (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.