Tag: the state executive

Quizzes (0) Questions (87)

Questions Related to the state executive

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The Governor takes oath of his office from _____.

  1. Chief Justice of Concerned High Court

  2. In absence of Chief Justice any Senior most Judge of that High Court

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b) are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Before entering upon his office, the governor has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. 

The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state high court and in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The first Governor ever to be dismissed by the President was _________.

  1. Prabhudas Patwari

  2. Md. Yoonus Saleem

  3. Dr. MM Thomas

  4. Ram Lal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first dismissal of a Governor was in October 1980, when Tamil Nadu Governor Prabhudas Patwari was dismissed by the President during the rule of the Indira Gandhi government. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi did not give Patwari, known as a Gandhian in the Raj Bhavan, the option to resign. The dismissal of Patwari without any valid reason was an instance of political abuse of Article 156(1) of the Constitution, which states that a Governor "shall hold office during the pleasure of the President".

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The Advocate-General for a State is appointed by _________________.

  1. Governor of the Concerned State

  2. Chief Justice of the Concerned State

  3. Chief Minister of the Concerned State

  4. Speaker of Legislative Assembly of the Concerned State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, the Advocate-General for each State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The Advocate-General holds office _________________.

  1. during the pleasure of Governor

  2. during the pleasure of President

  3. during the pleasure of Chief Minister

  4. during pleasure of Council of Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, meaning they can be removed by the Governor at any time.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The function and duty of the Advocate General is ______________.

  1. to advise to the Central Government in legal matters

  2. to advise the Government of concerned State in legal matters

  3. to advice the Chief Justice of the concerned State

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary duty of the Advocate-General is to provide legal advice to the State Government on matters referred to them by the Governor.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The Governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them, comes under which power?

  1. Executive power

  2. Legislative power

  3. Financial power

  4. Discretionary power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them. The governor can even dissolve the Vidhan Sabha. These powers are formal and the governor while using these powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the chief minister.

Multiple choice civics the governor and state council of ministers the governor the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under which Article of Constitution Governor can not be summoned for questioning?

  1. Article 361

  2. Article 321

  3. Article 356

  4. Article 365
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 361 of the constitution, governor can not be summoned for questioning  except on his voluntary willingness to testify in the court in support of his controversial deeds though the unconstitutional decisions taken by the governor would be declared invalid by the courts.