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Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words during the pleasure of the Governor in reality means __________.

  1. Pleasure of the President

  2. Pleasure of the Prime Minister

  3. Pleasure of the Chief Minister

  4. Pleasure of the Legislative Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

On the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor can dismiss a minister but he cannot dismiss the ministry collectively. The words "during the pleasure of the Governor" in reality mean the pleasure of the legislative assembly. The right to expel the ministry collectively belongs to the assembly and not to the Governor. However, in all cases of dismissal of the Chief Minister, a minister or the entire ministry, the decision of the Governor is final and cannot be challenged in any court of law.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The unitary government is best defined as _______________.

  1. Checks and balance

  2. No constitutional division of powers between central and state government

  3. Balance of powers.

  4. Seperation of powers between executive and parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A unitary government centralizes power in a single national government. There is no constitutional division of power between the central government and sub-national units like states or provinces.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Governor of a State receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State for resettlement of citizens in that State affecting the general laws of citizenship of India. Which of the following courses would be the most appropriate for the Governor to take? 

  1. give assent to the bill

  2. refer the bill to the President

  3. keep the bill pending

  4. exercise his veto power over the bill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In this case, the Governor exercises his discretionary powers as the bill affects the condition of citizenship as drawn out in the Constitution of India. He sends this bill passed by the State legislature for the consideration of the President.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

A smaller body called _________ is the nucleus of the council of ministers.

  1. Cabinet

  2. Tribulation

  3. Crew

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

The Council of Ministers includes all categories of ministers. The Cabinet is a subset which consists of a few important senior ministers who are in charge of separate departments. The Cabinet can be seen as “a wheel within a wheel” with respect to the council of ministers.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Governor holds office for a period of ________.

  1. 3 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 10 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure. The Constitution endows the Governor with the executive power of the State. However, the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the  Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

What is the salary of the Governor?

  1. 2,00,000 per month

  2. 2,50,000 per month

  3. 1,50,000 per month

  4. 1,10,000 per month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

At present, in terms of salary, the President gets Rs 1.50 lakh per month, the Vice-President Rs 1.25 lakh and a Governor of a state Rs 1.10 lakh. The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Which of the following qualification is required for the post of Governor?

  1. He/she should be a member of the parliament.

  2. He/she should be a member of the state legislature.

  3. He/she should be more than 35 years of age.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure. To be a governor, a person should have following qualifications:
• He/she must be a citizen of India
• He/she must be at least 35 years of age
• He/she must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Who has the power to remove the Governor of the state?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Chief Justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution endows the Governor with the executive power of the State. However, the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers. He/she is appointed by the President and holds his office during the pleasure of the latter. A Governor's normal term of office is five years. However, he can be removed by the President at any time without assigning any cause.