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The State Government

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The administration of the state government is carried on in the name of

  1. the Chief Minister of the State

  2. the Prime Minister of India

  3. the President of India

  4. the Governor of the State


Correct Option: D

Under the single integrated hierarchical judicial system, the High Courts in India are placed under

  1. the Supreme Court

  2. the Union Law Minister

  3. the Parliament

  4. the President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, we have the Supreme Court at the centre and the High Courts next to it in the states. Therefore, the High Courts are next to the Supreme Court and hence, they are immediate subordinates.

Who among the following prorogues the State Legislature?

  1. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chairman of the Legislative Council


Correct Option: C

A person is disqualified to contest the election of the State Legislature

  1. if he holds an office of profit under the Union or the State Government

  2. if he is not a citizen of India

  3. if his mind is not sound

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the options are correct. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

The Governor of a state receives a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of that state for resettlement of citizen in that state affecting the general laws of citizenship of India. Which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre?

  1. Give assent to the Bill

  2. Refer the Bill to the President

  3. Keep the Bill pending

  4. Exercise veto over the Bill


Correct Option: B

Sometimes the members get the normal work of the State Legislature suspended temporarily to discuss matters of urgent public importance. It is done through

  1. suspensory veto

  2. adjournment motion

  3. no-confidence motion

  4. cut-motion


Correct Option: B

When can the Governor of a State reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?

  1. If it initiates entirely a new policy that was not followed by the previous governments.

  2. If the bill enhances the prestige and position of the Ruling Party in the State.

  3. If it undermines authority of High Court or the Central Government.

  4. If he feels that the bill is against the interests of the opposition parties.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is correct.

Under which article does the Governor of a state withhold his assent to a Bill and reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President?

  1. Article 200

  2. Article 201

  3. Article 220

  4. Article 240


Correct Option: A

For being appointed as a Governor, a person need not

  1. be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed

  2. have completed the age of thirty-five years

  3. be a citizen of India

  4. be a member of either House of the Parliament


Correct Option: A

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

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct answer is (4). 

Who controls the consolidated fund of a state?

  1. The Chief Minister of the state

  2. The Governor of the state

  3. The Legislative Assembly

  4. The Finance Minister of the state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under Article 266(1), 'The consolidated fund of the state is under the authority of the legislature of that state'.

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor of a State?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha

  3. The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission

  4. Other ministers of the State


Correct Option: B

Who amongst the following can be removed without the Parliament's resolution?

  1. Governor of a state

  2. Any judge of the Supreme Court

  3. Any judge of a High Court

  4. Chief Election Commissioner


Correct Option: A

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state submits his resignation to the

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice of the High Court

  4. Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of that state


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state submits his resignation to the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of that state.

The ordinances promulgated by the Governor are approved by the

  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. State Legislature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 is correct.

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