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How does a government function in a state?

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  1. Appointing ministers at various levels

  2. Appointing MLAs at various levels

  3. Appointing leaders at various levels

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A government is headed by the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister, in order to manage the functioning of the government, appoints ministers at various levels like cabinet ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers. Every government departments is headed by a cabinet minister who is directly accountable for the functioning of the particular department. The heads of the government departments who are bureaucrats, are responsible for the handling of the government decisions. The bureaucrats project and get the works completed. The ministers give approval to the work.

As there were no rains, the Chief Minister made an EX GRATIA payment of Rs $50$.

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  1. It is done under compulsion.

  2. It is an act of grace.

  3. It is paid forcibly.

  4. It is prescribed under law.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ex-Gratia is Latin for "by favour", and is most often used in a legal context. When something has been done ex gratia, it has been done voluntarily, out of kindness or grace. In law, an ex gratia payment is a payment made without the giver recognising any liability or legal obligation.

Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in _________________.

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  1. Approving a proclamation of emergency

  2. Creation and abolition of States

  3. Election of the Vice President

  4. Authorising Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List

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Correct Option: D

The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the ______________.

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  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Majority party in Legislature

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Union Territories are controlled by the President through an executive, who is selected by him with an appropriate designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry and Delhi, the overseer is called Lt. Governor, while in Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep he/she is known as Administrator.

What is true about the Chief Minister and other ministers of a State in respect of their appointments?

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  1. Chief Minister is appointed by Governor

  2. Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister

  3. Only provision under (a) is in Constitution

  4. Both (a) and (b) are correct provision

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Correct Option: D

Dadabhai Naoroji was ________.

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  1. Leader of the Parsi community in India

  2. Leader of the Indian Muslim Congress

  3. Leader of Indian National Congress

  4. A government servant under the British rule in India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Recognized as the Grand Old Man of India, Dadabhai Naoroji was an intellectual, educator and political figure who promoted the Zoroastrian religion and the Indian culture. He organized India’s freedom struggle by delivering speeches and writing articles on the exploitation of India by the British. Naoroji was elected President of the Congress in 1886.

Who looks for the appointment of ministers in Legislative Assembly?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Prime Minister

  4. All above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints or dismisses other ministers on his advice. The Chief Minister allocates or re-allocates the portfolios among the ministers.

Who is responsible for maintaining unity and integrity among the members of council of ministers?

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  1. Governor

  2. Deputy Chief Minister

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Chief Justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The responsibility for maintaining unity and integrity among the members of the council of Ministers lies mainly with Chief Minister.

In Assembly who is responsible for explanation of government policies?

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  1. Assembly Speaker

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Minister

  4. All above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As the head of legislative assembly and the spokesman of the state government. The Chief Minister is responsible for explanation of all government policies.

Who is responsible for answering all questions in the assembly?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Speaker of Assembly

  4. All above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chief Minister is responsible for answering all question in debates in the assembly. Even he comes to the rescue of a minister if he faces any difficulty during the debates in the assembly.