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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 of a State enjoys ________.

  1. no discretionary powers at all

  2. extensive discretionary powers

  3. discretionary powers in certain matters

  4. discretionary powers in legal matters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In some cases, the Governor exercises his discretionary powers as the bills passed in the state legislatures affect the primary conditions as drawn out in the Constitution of India. He sends such bills for the consideration of the President using his discretionary powers. 

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

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor?

  1. Member of Legislative Council

  2. Judges of the High Court

  3. District Judge

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

Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.

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

The term of office of the governor of a state is _____________.

  1. For 2 years

  2. For 3 years

  3. For 4 years

  4. For 5 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by:

  1. Dismissal by the president which happens usually on the advice of the prime minister of the country at whose pleasure the governor holds office. Dismissal of Governors without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the President to dismiss a Governor whose acts are upheld by courts as unconstitutional and malafide.
  2. Resignation by the governor

There is no provision for impeachment, as it happens for 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

By convention, the Governor of a state generally belongs to ________________.

  1. Ruling party in the state

  2. Opposition party of the state

  3. IAS cadre of the state

  4. Some other state
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is generally outsider and does not belong to the state in which he holds the office. This is a convention not constitutional requirement. Its objective is to keep governor free from local politics. Since it’s not an eligibility condition, a person can be appointed as Governor in home state if the president {centre} wants to do so.

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

The executive power of a state is vested with _____________.

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Minister

  4. The Governor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

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

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.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only3

  4. All are true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

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

Who has no role or power in contingency situation?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Advocate General

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

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

Who has a power to consult the President before the appointment of High Court Judge?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chief justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.