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This section includes 29 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
State Governor is appointed by |
| A. | Central Cabinet |
| B. | Chief justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The 'Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by |
| A. | The Governor of the state |
| B. | The Chief Minister of the state |
| C. | The state Finance Minister |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. The Chief Minister of the state | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Governor of a State in India nominates to the Legislative Council, where it exists one-sixth of its members.2. The Governor of a State in India may nominate to the Legislative Assembly if he feels the community needs representation.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4. |
The Governor of a State can act independent on the Advice of the Council of Ministers in1. Asking the Government to prove its majority in the Assembly2. Dismissing a Chief Minster3. Reserving a bill for the consideration of the President of India4. Returning the bill passed by the Legislature for reconsideration 5. Seeking the opinion of the High CourtSelect the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 5. |
The Governor of a State1. is appointed by the President 2. holds office at the pleasure of the President 3. is head oft he State's Executive Power4. normally holds office for 5 yearsSelect the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India1. To be appointed as governor, one should have completed the age of 45 years.2. The Governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President.3. After completing five years in office, the Governor cannot continue to hold the office even when his successor has not entered upon his office.4. The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor.Which of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Who is the executive head of the State Government ? |
| A. | The Chief Minister |
| B. | The Governor |
| C. | The Secretary of the Chief Minister |
| D. | The Chief Secretary |
| Answer» C. The Secretary of the Chief Minister | |
| 8. |
The Governor of a State in India is |
| A. | Directly elected by the people of India |
| B. | Appointed by the State Chief Minister |
| C. | Appointed by the Prime Minister |
| D. | Appointed by the President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
How many states in India have two houses, namely Legislative Assembly and Legislative council ? |
| A. | Six |
| B. | Eight |
| C. | Five |
| D. | Ten |
| Answer» C. Five | |
| 10. |
Ordinance of Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within |
| A. | 6 weeks |
| B. | 8 weeks |
| C. | 10 weeks |
| D. | 12 weeks |
| Answer» B. 8 weeks | |
| 11. |
Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislature with the prior consent of |
| A. | The Speaker |
| B. | The Governor |
| C. | The President |
| D. | The Chief Minister |
| Answer» C. The President | |
| 12. |
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir ? |
| A. | The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. |
| B. | The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Who remains in office as long as the President of India wishes ? |
| A. | The Governor |
| B. | The Election Commissioner |
| C. | The Judges of Supreme Court |
| D. | The Speaker of Lok Sabhar |
| Answer» B. The Election Commissioner | |
| 14. |
Which Indian State had the first woman Chief Minister ? |
| A. | U.P. |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 15. |
Who was the first woman Governor of a State in free India from out of following ? |
| A. | Mrs. Sarojini Naidu |
| B. | Mrs. Sucheta Kriplani |
| C. | Mrs. Indira Gandhi |
| D. | Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit |
| Answer» B. Mrs. Sucheta Kriplani | |
| 16. |
The executive power of the State are vested in the Governor under Article .....of the Constitution |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 154 (1) |
| C. | Article 155 |
| D. | Article 356 |
| Answer» C. Article 155 | |
| 17. |
Which one of the following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India ? |
| A. | The Vice-President |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Governor of a State |
| D. | The Chairman of UPSC |
| Answer» D. The Chairman of UPSC | |
| 18. |
Who among the following was the first woman Chief Minister in independent India ? |
| A. | Amrit Kaur |
| B. | Sarojini Naidu |
| C. | Sucheta Kripalani |
| D. | Vijaya Lami Pandit |
| Answer» D. Vijaya Lami Pandit | |
| 19. |
The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Vice-President of India |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The Governor of a State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The Contigency Fund of the State is operated by |
| A. | The Governor of the State |
| B. | The Chief Minister of the State |
| C. | The State Finance Minister |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The Chief Minister of the State | |
| 21. |
The Governor of a State |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The Governor of a State can act independent on the Advice of the Council of Ministers in |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 23. |
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State respectively ? |
| A. | 91st |
| B. | 93rd |
| C. | 95th |
| D. | 97th |
| Answer» B. 93rd | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the "Governor a of State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which particular state ? |
| A. | District Planning Commission |
| B. | State Finance Commission. |
| C. | Finance Ministry of that State |
| D. | Pachayati Raj Ministry of that State |
| Answer» C. Finance Ministry of that State | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following statements about the State Governors is not true ? |
| A. | He is a part of the State Legislature |
| B. | He can pardon a sentence of death |
| C. | He does not appoint judges of the State High Court |
| D. | He has no emergency powers |
| Answer» C. He does not appoint judges of the State High Court | |
| 26. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The Official legal advisor to the State Government is |
| A. | The Chief Justice |
| B. | The Attorney-General |
| C. | The Advocate-General |
| D. | A bench of High Court Judges |
| Answer» D. A bench of High Court Judges | |
| 28. |
The ordinance issued the Governor are subject to approval by the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | State Legislature |
| C. | President |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 29. |
State Governor |
| A. | Central Cabinet |
| B. | Chief justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |