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Role of the Governor

Description: This quiz aims to test your understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Governor in the Indian political system.
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Who appoints the Governor of a state in India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Minister of the state

  4. The Governor of the neighboring state

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor of a state in India is appointed by the President of India under Article 155 of the Indian Constitution.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible for the post of Governor?

  1. 30 years

  2. 35 years

  3. 40 years

  4. 45 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per Article 157 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years of age to be eligible for the post of Governor.

What is the term of office for a Governor?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a Governor is five years from the date of their appointment.

What are the main functions of the Governor?

  1. Head of the state government

  2. Chief executive of the state

  3. Representative of the central government in the state

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor is the head of the state government, the chief executive of the state, and the representative of the central government in the state.

Who can remove the Governor from office?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Minister of the state

  4. The Governor of the neighboring state

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor can be removed from office by the President of India under Article 156 of the Indian Constitution.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the Chief Minister?

  1. The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party in the state assembly as the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the leader of the largest party in the state assembly as the Chief Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the leader of the party with the most seats in the state assembly as the Chief Minister.

  4. The Governor appoints the leader of the party with the most votes in the state assembly as the Chief Minister.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party in the state assembly as the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the dissolution of the state assembly?

  1. The Governor can dissolve the state assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor can dissolve the state assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor can dissolve the state assembly on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot dissolve the state assembly.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor can dissolve the state assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the imposition of President's Rule?

  1. The Governor can impose President's Rule on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor can impose President's Rule on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor can impose President's Rule on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot impose President's Rule.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor can impose President's Rule on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the Advocate General of the state?

  1. The Governor appoints the Advocate General on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the Advocate General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the Advocate General on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the Advocate General.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the Advocate General on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the Chancellor of the state universities?

  1. The Governor appoints the Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the Chancellor of the state universities on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the Chancellor of the state universities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities?

  1. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the state universities on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the members of the State Public Service Commission?

  1. The Governor appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the members of the State Public Service Commission.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the members of the State Election Commission?

  1. The Governor appoints the members of the State Election Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the members of the State Election Commission on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the members of the State Election Commission on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the members of the State Election Commission.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the members of the State Election Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

What is the role of the Governor in the appointment of the members of the State Human Rights Commission?

  1. The Governor appoints the members of the State Human Rights Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

  2. The Governor appoints the members of the State Human Rights Commission on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  3. The Governor appoints the members of the State Human Rights Commission on their own initiative.

  4. The Governor cannot appoint the members of the State Human Rights Commission.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the members of the State Human Rights Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

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