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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

Who is the Chairmen of Council of Ministers?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. President

  3. Governor

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

The Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the Cabinet. He prepares the agenda of its meetings, communicates it to the ministers and then presides over these. He can summon such meetings at any time. As chairman of the Cabinet he plays a key role in the deliberations held and the decisions taken.

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

The Legislative Assembly is the only place where opinions are expressed about the work of the government and action is demanded.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India guarantees the citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression as the fundamental right. The government action and policies need not only be necessarily discussed in the legislature (Parliament or State legislature) but on other platforms also like holding a lawful public protest, demonstration, in newspapers, through mass media etc. An aggrieved person can also send a letter to the government office.

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

How does a government function in a state?

  1. Appointing ministers at various levels

  2. Appointing MLAs at various levels

  3. Appointing leaders at various levels

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

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

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

  1. It is done under compulsion.

  2. It is an act of grace.

  3. It is paid forcibly.

  4. It is prescribed under law.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

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

Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in _________________.

  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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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority to authorize Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List in the national interest.

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

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

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Majority party in Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

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

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

  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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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.