State Executive

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What is the constitutional head of the state executive?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  4. Chief Justice of the High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state executive, appointed by the President of India.

Who is the real executive head of the state?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  4. Chief Justice of the High Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state, elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the collective responsibility of the state executive?

  1. To implement the policies of the state government

  2. To advise the Governor on matters of administration

  3. To introduce bills in the Legislative Assembly

  4. To represent the state in the Parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The collective responsibility of the state executive is to implement the policies of the state government.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive?

  1. Article 154

  2. Article 155

  3. Article 156

  4. Article 157


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 154 of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive.

What is the tenure of the Governor?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tenure of the Governor is 5 years.

Who appoints the Chief Minister?

  1. Governor

  2. President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor appoints the Chief Minister.

What is the minimum age requirement to become a Chief Minister?

  1. 21 years

  2. 25 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 35 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement to become a Chief Minister is 25 years.

How many ministers can be appointed in a state cabinet?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum number of ministers that can be appointed in a state cabinet is 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the role of the Advocate General in the state executive?

  1. To advise the Governor on legal matters

  2. To represent the state in the Supreme Court

  3. To draft bills for the Legislative Assembly

  4. To conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Advocate General is to advise the Governor on legal matters.

Which state has the largest number of ministers in its cabinet?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of ministers in its cabinet.

Which state has the smallest number of ministers in its cabinet?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the smallest number of ministers in its cabinet.

What is the term of office of a Chief Minister?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office of a Chief Minister is 5 years.

Who can remove the Chief Minister from office?

  1. Governor

  2. President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor can remove the Chief Minister from office.

What is the role of the State Planning Commission?

  1. To formulate the state's economic policies

  2. To allocate funds for various development projects

  3. To monitor the implementation of development projects

  4. To evaluate the performance of various government departments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the State Planning Commission is to formulate the state's economic policies.

Which state was the first to introduce the concept of a State Planning Commission?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh was the first state to introduce the concept of a State Planning Commission.

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