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Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Which among the following union territories has/her Chief Minister/Chief Ministers?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The present CM of Delhi is Arvind Kejriwal and Puducherry is V. Narayanaswamy. 
Union Territory of Delhi and Puducherry both have Legislative Assembly.
Members of the legislative assembly are directly elected from territorial constituencies. 
Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who is the head of the Council of ministers in a State? 

  1. Governor

  2. The Chief Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Chief Secretary of State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the Head of the State Government. He is the repository of all the power of the State. He is the Head of the Council of Ministers, the Legislature, and the leader of the majority party in the government. He should be a member of any of the two houses.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?

  1. The Chief Justice of India

  2. The Election Commissioners

  3. The Governors of states

  4. The Chief Ministers of the states
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state, not the President of India. The President appoints the Chief Justice, Election Commissioners, and Governors.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

The council of ministers in a state are responsible to the _________.

  1. Governor

  2. Legislative assembly

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. Chief Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers is responsible to the State Assembly. All of them must be members of the state legislature. Those who are not members at the time of their appointment must secure their seats in the legislature within a period of six months.They have to work as a team under the guidance of the Chief Minister. 

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Our Constitution gives the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the__________.

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The country

  3. The states

  4. Both (b) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the states and union territories in the Indian Parliament, giving it special powers regarding matters that affect the states.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

According to the Constitution of India, who is the head of State Government?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. High Court Judge

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is the head of the State. The Constitution gives executive powers of the state to the Governor. He appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.