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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.

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.