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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 16

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 16

151) Which of the following are true about Legislative Council of a State?
I. Its total number of members does not exceed two-thirds of total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State but is not less than 40.
II. One-third of its members are elected by the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth by teachers, one twelfth by university graduates and one sixth nominated by the Governor.
III. It cannot be dissolved.
IV. One-third of its members retire every year.
A) I, II and III
B) II and III
C) II, III and IV
D) I, II, III and IV
Answer:  II and III
   
152) Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that:
1. the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1and 2
D) Neither1 nor 2
Answer:  2 only
   
153) There is no reservation for the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of:
A) Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
B) Punjab, Asam and Nagaland
C) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Orissa
D) Asam, Nagaland and Meghalaya
Answer:  Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
   
154) Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities?
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) Chief Justice of High Court
D) President
Answer:  Governor
   
155) Which of these States has the Bicameral Legislature?
1. Bihar 2. Gujarat
3. Karnataka 4. Jammu & Kashmir
5. Maharashtra 6. UP.
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 1,3,4,5,6
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
D) All of these
Answer:  1,3,4,5,6  


156) With respect to Article 371A of the Constitution of India, the Governor of which one of the following States has special responsibility with respect to law and order of the State?
A) Assam
B) Manipur
C) Nagaland
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer:  Nagaland
   
157) Consider the following statements:
1. In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
2. In India, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither1 nor 2
Answer:  2 only
   
158) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may
1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature.
2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President.
3. return the Bill, other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1,2 and 3
Answer:  1,2 and 3
   
159) The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
A) Lt. Governor
B) Majority party in Legislature
C) President
D) Prime Minister
Answer:  Lt. Governor
   
160) The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if:
A) He is a member of the Upper House the State Leoislature
B) He is a caretaker Chief Minister
C) He himself is a candidate
D) He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature
Answer:  He is a member of the Upper House the State Leoislature 

 
161) An ordinance passed by the Governor ceases to operate on the expiry of______ from the reassembly of the Assembly?
A) 3 weeks
B) 6 weeks
C) 10 weeks
D) 12 weeks
Answer:  6 weeks
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 15

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 15

141) Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in :
I. Puducherry II. Mizoram III. Goa IV. Sikkim
A) I and II
B) II and III
C) II only
D) I, II, III and IV
Answer:  I, II, III and IV
   
142) Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the:
A) President
B) Governor
C) Speaker
D) Chief Minister
Answer:  Governor
   
143) The Central Government can assign any function to the States:
A) on the directive of the President
B) on the recommendation of Parliament
C) any time it wishes to do so
D) with the consent of the State Government
Answer:  with the consent of the State Government
   
144) The State legislative Assembly participates in the election of:
I. President
II. Vice-President
III. Rajya Sabha members
lV. Members of legislative Council of the State
A) I, II and III
B) I, III and IV
C) I and III
D) I, II, III and IV
Answer:  I, III and IV
   
145) The final power of providing the composition of the Legislative Council rests upon:
A) Union Parliament
B) State Assembly
C) Governor
D) Chief Minister
Answer:  Union Parliament

146) While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is :
A) constitutionally imperative
B) a matter of convention
C) because Parliament has legislated to the effect
D) a duty of the President
Answer:  a matter of convention
   
147) The Chairman of the legislative Council is:
A) appointed by the Governor
B) the Governor (ex-officio)
C) elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves
D) appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly
Answer:  elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves
   
148) The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:
A) Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency
B) Parliament's authority to make Laws on State subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution
C) the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature
D) the Governor's power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President
Answer:  the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature
   
149) Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them.
I. A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one State.
II. A Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of l.
III. In case of I, the Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States.
IV. In case of l, the Governor's salary is paid' by the State named by the President.
A) I and II are correct
B) I and IV are correct
C) I and III are correct
D) I is wrong; each State must have one Governor
Answer:  I and III are correct
   
150) On which of the following matters can Governor of a State exercise his discretionary powers?
I. Selection of Chief Minister if no political party gets a clear-cut majority
II. Dismissal of a Ministry if he is convinced that it has lost majority support.
III. Salaries and allowances of ministers.
IV. Submission of report to President regarding failure of constitutional machinery in the State.
A) I, II and III
B) II, III and IV
C) I, II and IV
D) I, II, III and IV
Answer:  I, II and IV
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 14

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 14

131) Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council:
A) has to agree to the Bill
B) may delay it for a maximum period of four months
C) may disagree to its provisions. in which case a joint sitting is called
D) has nothing to do
Answer:  may delay it for a maximum period of four months
   
132) The Legislative Council in a State can withhold a Money Bill for a maximum period of:
A) Four months
B) Three months
C) One month
D) Fourteen Days
Answer:  Fourteen Days
   
133) The position of the legislative Council is inferior to that of the legislative Assembly. Which of the following statements substantiate this?
1. The very existence of the Council depends on the will of the Assembly.
2. A Bill originating in the Council can be forthwith put to an end by the Assembly rejecting it.
3. Five-sixth members are indirectly elected.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:  Only 1 and 2
   
134) The Governor does not appoint:
A) Judges of the High Court
B) Chief Minister
C) Chairman of the State Public Service Commission
D) Advocate General of the State
Answer:  Judges of the High Court
   
135) Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor.
I. Diplomatic Powers.
II. Pardoning death sentence.
III. Veto power over State legislature.
IV. Military powers.
A) I and IV
B) II and III
C) I, II and III
D) I,II and IV
Answer:  I,II and IV

136) The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by:
A) Parliament
B) President
C) State legislature
D) No one
Answer:  State legislature
   
137) Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistance as determined by the:
A) President
B) Parliament
C) Finance Commission
D) None of the above
Answer:  Finance Commission
   
138) The States in India can borrow from the market:
A) at their discretion
B) only through the Centre
C) only with the consent of the Centre
D) under no circumstance
Answer:  only with the consent of the Centre
   
139) if the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory, he exercises his functions in relation to such UT:
A) on advice of his Council of Ministers
B) independently of his Council of Ministers
C) according to Parliament's directions
D) according to the directions of the State legislature
Answer:  independently of his Council of Ministers
   
140) Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:
A) to show favour to backward States
B) for use in centrally-sponsored schemes
C) to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities
D) for funding the State plan
Answer:  to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 13

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 13

121) The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for:
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 5 years
Answer:  5 years
   
122) One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha ' from the Vidhan Parlshad is :
A) power of impeachment
B) nomination of members 7
C) tenure of membership
D) indirect election
Answer:  indirect election
   
123) 1/12th of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are to be elected:
A) from a graduate constituency
B) amongst the graduate universities of the 1 State 3
C) from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing
D) None of the above
Answer:  from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing
   
124) To be a member of a State Council of Ministers, a person :
A) must belong to the Legislative Assembly
B) must acquire membership of the State 5 legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already
C) cannot be less than 35 years old
D) will have to be an expert in some field if he is not a member of the legislature
Answer:  must acquire membership of the State 5 legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already
   
125) A minister in a State is individually responsible to the:
A) Legislature
B) Governor
C) Chief Minister
D) President
Answer:  Governor

126) The Vidhan Sabha is :
A) the permanent house' of State Legislature
B) indirectly elected
C) subject to dissolution
D) has little importance in the State Government
Answer:  subject to dissolution
   
127) The Legislative Council of a State:
I. is not subject to dissolution.
II. can be abolished by the Union Parliament on the recommendation of the State Legislative Assembly
III. can be abolished by the President on the Governor's recommendation.
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II
D) III only
Answer:  I and II
   
128) Whose recommendation is essential for the creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State?
A) Governor
B) State Legislative Assembly
C) Chief Minister
D) Union Parliament
Answer:  State Legislative Assembly
   
129) What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor?
A) Constitutional ruler and an agent of the Centre
B) Constitutional and real Executive
C) Head of a State and head of government under certain circumstances
D) Belonging to Central as well as State Executive
Answer:  Belonging to Central as well as State Executive
   
130) The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the:
A) President
B) Governor
C) Chief Minister
D) Council of Ministers
Answer:  Governor
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 12

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 12

111) The President can directly disallow a State Legislation:
A) in case of any bill
B) in case of money bills
C) in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent
D) Both (b) and (c) above
Answer:  in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent
   
112) Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?
A) Advocate General
B) Public Prosecutor
C) Solicitor General
D) Attorney General
Answer:  Advocate General
   
113) The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the:
A) State Legislative Assembly alone
B) Parliament alone
C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
D) President on recommendation of the Governor
Answer:  Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
   
114) Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State?
A) No Money Bill will be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission
B) He has the power of issuing ordinances when the Legislature is not in session
C) He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State
D) All of the above
Answer:  All of the above
   
115) Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A) President
B) Chief Minister of the State
C) Chief Justice of the High Court
D) Prime Minister
Answer:  President

116) If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that:
A) the polling was very poor
B) the election was for a multimember constituency
C) the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal
D) a very large number of candidates contested the election
Answer:  a very large number of candidates contested the election
   
117) Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?
A) He should be a citizen of India
B) He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed
C) He must have completed the age of 35 years
D) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament
Answer:  He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed
   
118) The first woman Governor of a State in free lndia was
A) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
B) Mrs Indira Gandhi
C) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
D) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
Answer:  Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
   
119) When the Governor receives a Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly. which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre?
A) give assent to the Bill
B) refer the Bill to the President
C) keep the Bill pending
D) exercise veto over the Bill
Answer:  refer the Bill to the President
   
120) What is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly?
A) 300
B) 400
C) 500
D) 600
Answer:  500
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 11

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 11

101) The council of ministers of a State in the Union of lndia is collectively responsible to:
A) Governor
B) State Legislative Assembly
C) state Legislative Council
D) The President of India
Answer:  State Legislative Assembly
   
102) A minister in the State is individually responsible to:
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) State Legislative Assembly
D) State Legislative Council
Answer:  Governor
   
103) Who is so far the longest serving Chief Minister in India?
A) Naveen Patnaik
B) Hiteshwar Saikia
C) Chimanbhai Patel
D) Jyoti Basu
Answer:  Jyoti Basu
   
104) Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of
A) Single Transferable vote
B) Proportional Representation
C) Limited suffrage
D) Adult Franchise
Answer:  Adult Franchise
   
105) The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to :
A) Consolidated Fund of the State
B) Consolidated Fund of India
C) Contingency Fund of India
D) 'a' and 'b' in equal proportion
Answer:  Consolidated Fund of the State

106) Consider the following statements.
i. No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or to perform or not to perform any duty
ii. The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office
Which of the above statements is/are true?
A) Only I
B) Only II
C) Both I and II
D) Neither I nor ll
Answer:  Only I
   
107) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) The Governor can refuse to give his assent to a bill
B) The Governor can reserve the bill for the assent of the President
C) The Governor may refuse to invite a leader of the party in Vidhan Sabha who does not command the majority in the House
D) The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad
Answer:  The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad
   
108) Chief Ministers of all the States are ex-officio members of the:
A) Planning Commission
B) Finance Commission
C) Inter State Council
D) National Development Council
Answer:  Inter State Council
   
109) The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by:
A) the Governor in consultation with the President
B) the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
C) State Legislative Council
D) State Legislative Assembly
Answer:  the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
   
110) Which of the following are true?
I. Only some States in India have Legislative Councils.
II. Some members of Legislative Councils are nominated.
III. Some members of Legislative Councils are directly elected by the people.
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Answer:  I, II and III
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 10

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 10

91) Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor?
I. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly.
II. Dismissing a ministry at any time.
III. Reserving a Bill for the President.
A) I and III
B) I and II
C) III only
D) I and Ill
Answer:  I and III
   
92) The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through:
I. Direct elections II. indirect elections
III. Nomination
A) I and II
B) II and III
C) I,II and III
D) I and III
Answer:  I,II and III
   
93)
The Chief Minister of a State:
I. is elected by the Legislative Assembly.
II. appoints the members of the Council of Ministers.
III. determines the strength of the Council of Ministers.
IV. determines the salaries of Council of Ministers.
A) II, III and IV
B) I, III and IV
C) III only
D) I and II
Answer:  III only
   
94) The number of seats in Vidhan Sabha is :
A) to be not more than five hundred and not less than 60
B) to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 with exceptions like Mizoram. Goa,Sikkim and UT of Puducherry
C) to be not more than. 600 and not less than 500
D) varies from Vidhan Sabha to Vidhan Sabha
Answer:  to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 with exceptions like Mizoram. Goa,Sikkim and UT of Puducherry
   
95) The membership of a State Legislative Council:
A) shall not be more than membership of the Assembly
B) shall not be less than 40
C) shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha
D) Both (a) and (b) 1
Answer:  Both (a) and (b) 1

96) How many States have the provisions for Legislative Councils?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Four
Answer:  Seven
   
97) The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under:
A) Article 356 of the constitution
B) Article 370 of the Constitution
C) Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution
D) None of the above
Answer:  Article 370 of the Constitution
   
98) The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has:
A) a separate Defence Force
B) a separate Constitution
C) a separate Judiciary
D) All of the above
Answer:  a separate Constitution
   
99) The Governor of which State has been vested with special powers regarding scheduled
tribal areas?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Maharashtra
D) West Bengal
Answer:  Arunachal Pradesh
   
100) Chief Minister of a State is responsible to:
A) Governor
B) Legislative Assembly
C) Prime Minister
D) Rajya Sabha
Answer:  Legislative Assembly
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 09

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 09

81) With regarding function of Chief Minister consider the following statement
1. He is the chairman of State Planning Board
2. He is member of Interstate Council.
3. He is consulted in the appointment of state advocate General and member of SPSC.
Find the incorrect statement
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:  Only 3
   
82) Which Indian State had the first woman Chief Minister?
A) UP
B) Bihar
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Delhi
Answer:  UP
   
83) Who among the following administer the oaths of office and secrecy to the Governor
A) Chief Justice of High Court
B) President
C) Chief Minister
D) Speaker of State Assembly
Answer:  Chief Justice of High Court
   
84) 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 in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State respectively?
A) 91st
B) 93rd
C) 95th
D) 97th
Answer:  93rd
   
85) Which of the following holds by the Article 164(1) of the lndian Constitution?
A) The Governor of a State can appoint, post promote district judges in consultation with state High Court.
B) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor. .
C) The salary and allowances of the Chief Minister are determined by the State Legislature from time to time.
D) None of them
Answer:  The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor.

86) Consider the following statements
1. The Chief Minister furnishes to the Governor such information relating to the administration of the state of affairs and proposals of legislation as he may call for (Article 167)
2. Chief Minister acts as the sole channel of Communication between his ministers and governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) None of them
Answer:  Both 1 and 2
   
87) Which Article to the Constitution of India clearly enunciates that “There shall be a Governor for each State"?
A) Article 151
B) Article 153
C) Article 213
D) Article 200
Answer:  Article 153
   
88) The Governor is appointed by the:
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Chief Minister
D) Chief Justice
Answer:  President
   
89) The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the:
A) Prime Minister
B) VicePresident
C) Chief Minister
D) Chief Justice
Answer:  Prime Minister
   
90) The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is :
A) a year
B) six months
C) three months
D) indefinite
Answer:  six months
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 08

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 08

71) Ordinance of Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within
A) 6 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 10 weeks
D) 12 weeks
Answer:  6 weeks
   
72) Which of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriate by the Panchayats in that particular State?
A) District Planning Commission
B) State Finance Commission
C) Finance Ministry of that State
D) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State
Answer:  State Finance Commission
   
73) The appointment of a governor in a state is made as per the provision of in the Constitution under Article.
A) 153
B) 154
C) 155
D) 156
Answer:  155
   
74) Consider the following statements
1. The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a State and Chairman of the Legislative Council of the State.
2. The Governor in his discretion can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Both 1 and 2
   
75) The main difference between the pardoning power of the President and Governor is
1. unlike President, Governor has no power to grant any relief in death Sentences.
2. Governor cannot pardon In matters enlisted in the Union List.
3. Governor cannot pardon in cases of Court Martial.
Codes
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
Answer:  2 and 3

 
76) Which one among the following is not a recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission on the appointment of the Governor in a State?
A) He/She must not have participated in active politics at least for sometime before his/her appointment as Governor
B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may be consulted by the President in selecting a Governor
C) The Governor's term of office of five years should not be disturbed except very rarely
D) The Governor should not be the native of the State
Answer:  The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may be consulted by the President in selecting a Governor
   
77) Which of the following are the executive functions of the Council of Ministers of a State?
1. It brings about necessary cohesion in the policy of various ministers.
2. It assists the President in the administration of the State during the President's Rule in the State.
3. It runs the administration of the State in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
4. It formulates the policy of the State Government and gives it practical shape.
Codes
A) 1, 3 and 4
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of these
Answer:  1, 3 and 4
   
78) The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential Election if
A) he himself is a candidate
B) he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature
C) he is a Member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
D) he is a caretaker Chief Minister
Answer:  he is a Member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
   
79) The Chief Minister is appointed by
A) the Governor
B) the President
C) the Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D) the Chief Justice of High Court
Answer:  the Governor
   
80) Who among the following was the first woman Chief Minister in independent India?
A) Amrit Kaur
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Sucheta Kriplani
D) Vijaylaxmi Pandit
Answer:  Sucheta Kriplani
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 07

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 07

61) 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:  appointed by the President
   
62) To be appointed Governor, a person must possess the following qualifications
1. Be a citizen of India.
2. Completed the age of 30 years.
3. Not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature.
Codes
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) Only 1
D) 1 and 3
Answer:  1 and 3
   
63) Consider the following statements
1. The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
2. The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Neither 1 nor 2
   
64) Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them.
1. A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one state.
2. A Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States.
4. Governor's salary is paid by the State named by the President.
Codes
A) 1 and 2 are correct
B) 1 and 4 are correct
C) 1 and 3 are correct
D) 1 is wrong; each State must have one Governor
Answer:  1 and 3 are correct

    
65) Consider the following statements.
1. Sarkaria Commission recommended that Governor of a State should be a non political person appointed after consultation with the Chief Minister of the State.
2. This could be achieved through amending Article 165 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Only 1

66) Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India
1. 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 have years in office, the Governor can not 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:  2 and 4
   
67) 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 one person from the Anglo-Indian Community if he feels the community needs representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Both 1 and 2
   
68) The governor may recommend the imposition of President's rule in the state.
A) On the recommendation of the State "Legislature.
B) On the recommendation of the President.
C) On the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
D) If he is convinced that the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India.
Answer:  If he is convinced that the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India.
   
69) Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A) The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
B) The Chief Justice of High Court at Jammu and Kashmir
C) The Prime Minister of India
D) The President of India
Answer:  The President of India
   
70) The provision that Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly of the State is in which Article of the Constitution of India?
A) 172
B) 176
C) 182
D) 183
Answer:  176
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 06

51) Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of the state?
1. Sending a report to the president of India for imposing the president's rule.
2. Appointing the ministers.
3. Reserving certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President of India.
4. Making the rules conduct the business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1 and 3
   
52) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may
1. withhold his assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature.
2. reserve the bill passed by the State Legislature for reconsideration of the President.
3. return the bill, other than a money bill for reconsideration of the Legislature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
Answer:  All of these
   
53) Who discharges the duties of the office of a Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation of the Governor?
A) The Chief Justice of India
B) The President immediately appoints an acting Governor
C) The senior most judge of the Supreme Court
D) The Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer:  The Chief Justice of the High Court
   
54) The Ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approve by
A) Parliament
B) State Legislature
C) President
D) None of the above
Answer:  State Legislature
   
55) Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor.
1. Diplomatic powers
2. Pardoning death sentence
3. Veto power over State Legislature
4. Military powers
Codes
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 3
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 4
Answer:  1, 2 and 4

56) The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
A) Chief Justice of India
B) President
C) Chief Justice of High Court
D) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Answer:  Chief Justice of High Court
   
57) Which one of the following statements is correct?
A) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more states at the same time
B) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
C) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
D) In the case of the Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt Governor on the basis of majority support
Answer:  No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
   
58) Article-156, of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this?
1. No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term.
2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) Only 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Neither 1 nor 2
   
59) Who was the first woman Governor of a State in free India from out of following?
A) Sarojini Naidu
B) Sucheta Kriplani
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Vijaylaxmi Pandit
Answer:  Sarojini Naidu
   
60) 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:  the Governor
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 05

41) Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2. Appointing the ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration at the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1 and 3
   
42) Which of the following immunities are given to the Governor of the State?
1. He is not answerable before any Court for anything done in the exercise of his official duties.
2. No criminal proceedings can be launched against the Governor during his term of office.
3. No legal proceedings can be instituted against the Governor timing last year of his term in the office.
4. The Governor is entitled to rent free official residence.
Choose the right answer from the options given below.
A) 1 and 4
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1, 2 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1, 2 and 4
   
43) Which of the following are the duties of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?
1. He communicates to him all the decisions of the Council of Ministers.
2. He supplies him information on such matters relating to the administration of the State as the Governor may call for.
3. He assists the Governor in making appointments in the State Government
Choose the right answer from the Options given below.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) Only 1
Answer:  1 and 2
   
44) The salary of the Governor is charged on
A) the Consolidated Fund of India
B) the Contingency Fund of the State
C) the Consolidated Fund of the State
D) the Consolidated Fund of India and Consolidated Fund of the State on tiny-fifty basis
Answer:  the Consolidated Fund of the State
   
45) 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:  He can pardon a sentence of death

46) The Governor of a State can act independent on the advice of the Council of Ministers in
1. asking the Government to prove its majority in the Assembly.
2. dismissing a Chief Minister.
3. reserving a Bill for the consideration of the President of India.
4. returning the Bill passed by the legislature for its reconsideration.
5. seeking the opinion of the High Court.
Select 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 the above
Answer:  1, 2, 3 and 4
   
47) The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the removal of
A) The President
B) The Vice President of India
C) The Chief Justice of India
D) The Governor of a State
Answer:  The Governor of a State
   
48) Which of the following legislative powers are enjoyed by the Governor?
1. He summons or prorogues either House of State Legislature.
2. He addresses either or both the Houses at the commencement of the new session after each General Election.
3. He dissolves both the Houses in case of difference over the enactment of law.
4. He sends messages to the State Legislature on a Bill pending before it.
Codes
A) 1, 2 and 4
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1, 2 and 4
   
49) Which of the following are financial powers enjoyed by the Governor?
1. All the demands for grants are presented before the State Legislature on the recommendation of the Governor.
2. He is in charge of the Contingency Fund of the State and can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure.
3. The supplementary grants, if any, are presented before the State Legislature on the recommendation of the Governor.
4. He can order the reduction of salaries and allowances of the State Civil Servants during the President's rule in the State.
Codes
A) 1 and 4
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1, 2 and 3
   
50) Which of the following alternatives are available to the Governor of a State with regard to a Bill passed by both the Houses of the State Legislature?
1. He can return the Bill for reconsideration.
2. He can reserve the Bill for the approval of the President.
3. He can dismiss or withhold the Bill by not returning the same to the House where it originated.
4. He can accord his assent.
Codes
A) 1, 2 and 4
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 2
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:  1, 2 and 4
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 04

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 04

31) The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period?
A) 2 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer:  5 years
   
32) One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Fidhan Parishad is :
A) power of impeachment
B) nomination of members
C) tenure of membership
D) indirect election
Answer:  power of impeachment
   
33) 1/12th of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are to be elected :
A) from a graduate constituency
B) amongst the graduate universities of the State
C) from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing
D) none of the above
Answer:  from the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing
   
34) To be a member of a State Council of Ministers, a person :
A) must belong to the Legislative Assembly
B) must acquire membership of the State legislature within six months of such
appointment if he is not one already
C) cannot be less than 35 years old
D) will have to be an expert in some field if he is not a member of the legislature
Answer:  must acquire membership of the State legislature within six months of such appointment if he is not one already
   
35) In which cases Governor exercises his discretionary powers?
1. In appointment of Chief Minister if not a single party has clear-cut majority in the House or there is no recognised leader of the majority party.
2. In reservation of a Bill passed by State Legislature for the assent of the President.
3. Dismissing a Ministry if he is convinced it has lost majority support in the Assembly.
Codes
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:  1 and 2

36) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I      List II
A. Governor      1. Article-167
B. Council of Ministers      2. Article-169
C. Duties of Chief Minister      3. Article-153
D. Legislative Council      4. Article-163
Below the options are given in A B C D order
A) 1 2 3 4
B) 4 3 2 1
C) 3 2 4 1
D) 3 4 1 2
Answer:  3 4 1 2
   
37) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I      List II
A. Madhya Pradesh      1. Law and Order
B. Gujarat       2. Administration of Tribal areas
C. Nagaland       3. Development of Backward classes
D. Asom       4. Minister of Tribal Welfare
Below the codes are given in A B C D order
A) 1 2 3 4
B) 4 3 1 2
C) 3 2 4 1
D) 3 4 1 2
Answer:  4 3 1 2
   
38) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I      List II
A. Article-156      1. Executive Authority of Governor
B. Article-154       2. Tenure of Governor
C. Article-153       3. Appointment of Governor
D. Article-155       4. Office of Governor
Below the Codes are given in A B C D order
A) 1 2 3 4
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 4,1,2,3
D) 3 4 1 2
Answer:  2 1 4 3
   
39) The Executive powers of the Governor include
1. right to appoint the Chief Minister and other Ministers.
2. right to decide the portfolios of various Ministers.
3. right to appoint Judges of the State High Court.
4. right to remove members of the State Public Service Commission.
Codes
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 1, 3 and 4
D) All of these
Answer:  Only 1
   
40) The Ordinance of the Governor
A) is much narrower than a law made by the State Legislature
B) is more extensive than the law made by the State Legislature
C) has the same force as the law made by the State Legislature
D) has little value than the law made by State Legislature
Answer:  has the same force as the law made by the State Legislature
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 03

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 03

21) The President can directly disallow a State Legislation :
A) I case of any bill
B) in case of money bills
C) in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent
D) Both (b) and (c ) above
Answer:  in case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent
   
22) Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?
A) Public Prosecutor
B) Solicitor General
C) Advocate General
D) Attorney General
Answer:  Advocate General
   
23) The Legislative Council in a state can be created or disbanded by the :
A) State Legislative Assembly alone
B) Parliament alone
C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
D) President on recommendation of the Governor
Answer:  Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
   
24) Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State?
A) No Money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission
B) He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session
C) He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State
D) Al of the above
Answer:  Al of the above
   
25) Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A) Chief Minister of the state
B) Chief Justice of the High Court
C) President
D) Prime Minister
Answer:  President

26) If an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected losses his deposit, it means that :
A) the polling was very poor
B) the election was for a multi-member constituency
C) the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal
D) a very large number of candidates contested the election
Answer:  a very large number of candidates contested the election
   
27) Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?
A) He should be a citizen of India
B) He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed
C) He must have completed the age of 35 years
D) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament
Answer:  He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed
   
28) The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
A) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
B) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
C) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
D) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
Answer:  Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
   
29) When the Governor receives a Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly, which of the following courses would be most appropriate for the Governor as an agent of the Centre?
A) give assent to the Bill
B) refer the Bill to the President
C) keep the Bill pending
D) exercise veto over the Bill
Answer:  refer the Bill to the President
   
30) Whit is the maximum number of elected members in a State Assembly?
A) 250
B) 300
C) 600
D) 500
Answer:  500
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 02

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 02

11) The Governor of which State has been vested with special powers regarding scheduled tribal areas?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Maharashtra
D) West Bengal
Answer:  Assam
   
12) When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions until a new Governor is appointed?
A) Secretary General of the Governor
B) A person designated by State Cabinet
C) Chief Justice of the High Court
D) Advocate General of the State
Answer:  Chief Justice of the High Court
   
13) Cheif Minister of a State is responsible to :
A) Governor
B) Legislative Assembly
C) Prime Minister
D) Rajya Sabha
Answer:  Governor
   
14) Who is longest serving Chief Minister in India?
A) Bhajan Lal
B) Hiteshwar Saikia
C) Chimanbhai Patel
D) Jyoti Basu
Answer:  Jyoti Basu
   
15) The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to :
A) consolidated fund of the State
B) consolidated fund of the India
C) contingency fund of India
D) (a) and (b) in equal proportion
Answer:  consolidated fund of the State

16) Mark the most correct response :
A) No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or perform or not to perform any duty
B) The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office
C) both above statements are correct
D) statement (a) is correct while (b) is not
Answer:  statement (a) is correct while (b) is not
   
17) Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A) The Governor can refuse to give his assent to a bill
B) The Governor can reserve the bill for the assent of the President
C) The Governor may refuse to invite a leader of the party in Vidhan Sabha who does not command the majority in the House
D) The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad
Answer:  The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad
   
18) Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the :
A) Finance Commission
B) Planning Commission
C) National Development Council
D) Inter State Council
Answer:  Inter State Council
   
19) The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by :
A) the Governor in consultation with the President
B) the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
C) State Legislative Council
D) State Legislative Assembly
Answer:  the Governor in consultation with the Election Commission
   
20) Which of the following are true?
I. Only some States in India have Legislative Councils
II. Some members of Legislative Councils are nominated
III. Some members of Legislative Councils are directly elected by the people
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Answer:  I and II
July 01, 2020

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 01

THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 01

1) The Governor is appointed by the :
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Chief Minister
D) Chief Justice
Answer:  President
   
2) The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is :
A) a year
B) six months
C) three months
D) indefinite
Answer:  six months
   
3) Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor?
I. Selecting a chief minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly
II. Dismissing a ministry at any time
III. Reserving a bill for the President
A) I and III
B) I and II
C) III only
D) I, II and III
Answer:  I and III
   
4) The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through :
I. Direct elections
II. Indirect elections
III. Nomination
A) I and II
B) II and III
C) I, II and III
D) I and III
Answer:  I, II and III
   
5) Ministers in a State get salaries as determined by :
A) the Constitution
B) Parliament
C) State Legislative
D) the Governor
Answer:  State Legislative

6) The Chief Minister of a State :
I. is elected by the Legislative Assembly
II. Appoints the strength of the Council of Ministers
III. Determines the strength of the Council of Ministers
IV. Determines the salaries of Council of Ministers
A) II, III and IV
B) I, III and IV
C) III only
D) I and II
Answer:  III only
   
7) The number of seats in Vidhan Sabha is :
A) to be not more than five hundred and not less than 60
B) to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognized in the case of one State which has only 32 seats
C) to be not more than 600 and not less than 500
D) varies from Vidhan Sabha to Vidhan Sabha
Answer:  to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognized in the case of one State which has only 32 seats
   
8) The membership of a State Legislative Council :
A) shall not be more than 1/3rd of the membership of the Legislative Assembly
B) shall not be less than 40
C) shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha
D) both (a) and (b)
Answer:  both (a) and (b)
   
9) The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under :
A) Article 356 of the Constitution
B) Article 370 of the Constitution
C) Article 356 and 370 of the Constitution
D) none of these
Answer:  Article 370 of the Constitution
   
10) The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has :
A) a separate defence force
B) a separate Constitution
C) a separate Judiciary
D) all of the above
Answer:  a separate Constitution

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 14

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 14

131) The legal adviser to a State Government is known as the
A) Advocate General
B) Attorney General
C) Solicitor General
D) Public Prosecutor
Answer:  Advocate General
   
132) Under the original Constitution the States were classified into __ categories.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
Answer:  three
   
133) A few members of the Legislative Council are nominated by the
A) Governor of the State
B) Chief Minister
C) Chairman of the Council
D) Speaker of the State Assembly
Answer:  Governor of the State
   
134) The Union Territory having five official languages is
A) Lakshadweep
B) Chandigarh
C) Delhi
D) Puducherry
Answer:  Puducherry
   
135) The emoluments of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of a State Legislative Council are fixed by the
A) State Governor
B) State Legislature
C) State Public Service Commission
D) Union Parliament
Answer:  State Legislature

136) The Legislative Council has a tenure of:
A) 6 years
B) 5 years
C) 4 years
D) A permanent nature
Answer:  A permanent nature
   
137) Ministers of State
A) can attend Cabinet meetings in their own right
B) can attend Cabinet meetings only if invited to attend any particular meeting
C) can attend Cabinet meetings if they choose
D) cannot attend Cabinet meetings under any circumstances
Answer:  can attend Cabinet meetings only if invited to attend any particular meeting
   
138) Who among the following is/are not appointed by a State Governor?
A) Chief Minister
B) Members of the State Public Service Commission
C) High Court Judges
D) Advocate General
Answer:  High Court Judges
   
139) Voting in local bodies elections is compulsory in which one of the following states?
A) Delhi
B) Maharashtra
C) Kerala
D) Gujarat
Answer:  Gujarat
   
140) EVM stands for:
A) Election Validation Machine
B) Electronic Voting Machine
C) Electronic Validation Management
D) Early Voting Movement
Answer:  Electronic Voting Machine
June 30, 2020

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 13

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 13

121) Reserved seats exist in a State Assembly for
A) backward classes
B) women
C) minorities
D) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Answer:  Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
   
122) Besides Punjab which other State has been under President's rule nine times after its formation?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Rajasthan
D) Odisha
Answer:  Kerala
   
123) A State Governor has
A) diplomatic powers
B) military powers
C) emergency powers
D) No diplomatic or military or emergency powers
Answer:  No diplomatic or military or emergency powers
   
124) The Governor holds once for__ years from the date of assumption of office.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
Answer:  five
   
125) The Governor is the __ of the Universities in the State.
A) Chancellor
B) Pro-Chancellor
C) Vice-Chancellor
D) Chief Executive
Answer:  Chancellor

 
126) The executive power of the State is vested in the ___.
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) Neither of them
D) Both of them
Answer:  Governor
   
127) The authority to dissolve a State Legislative Assembly is vested in the
A) Chief Minister of the State
B) Speaker of the State Assembly
C) President of India
D) Governor of the State
Answer:  Governor of the State
   
128) A State Governor enjoys
A) No discretionary powers
B) discretionary powers in certain matters
C) extensive discretionary powers
D) discretionary powers during an Emergency
Answer:  discretionary powers in certain matters
   
129) During the temporary absence of a Governor the ____ is appointed to officiate as Governor
A) Chief Secretary
B) Chairman of the State Legislative Council
C) Speaker of the State Assembly
D) Chief Justice of the State High Court
Answer:  Chief Justice of the State High Court
   
130) Chief Minister remains in power as along as he enjoys the confidence of the
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor
C) State Legislative Assembly
D) People of the State
Answer:  State Legislative Assembly
June 30, 2020

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 12

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 12

111) Which of the following statements with regard to the Federal System is/are correct?
1. In a federation, two sets of governments co-exist and there is distribution of power.
2. There is a written constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Both 1 and 2
   
112) Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A) Union List : Banking
B) State List : Agriculture
C) Concurrent List : Marriage
D) Residuary List : Education
Answer:  Residuary List : Education
   
113) On which one of the following lists of subjects is the Union Parliament competent to
legislate?
A) Concurrent list
B) Residuary subjects
C) Union list
D) On all these
Answer:  On all these
   
114) In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a
direct bearing on the Centre-State relations?
A) Keshavananda Bharati case
B) Vishakha case
C) S. R. Bommai case
D) Indira Sawhney case
Answer:  S. R. Bommai case
   
115) Which one among the following pairs of level of government and legislative power is not
correctly matched?
A) Central government : Union List
B) Local governments : Residuary powers
C) State governments : State List
D) Central and State governments : Concurrent List
Answer:  Local governments : Residuary powers

116) The role of the Finance Commission in Centre State fiscal relations has been undermined by the
A) State Governments
B) Zonal Councils
C) Planning Commission
D) Election Commission
Answer:  Planning Commission
   
117) With reference to the Finance Commission of India. which of the following statements is correct?
A) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
B) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings
C) It ensures transparency in financial administration
D) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Answer:  None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
   
118) The Sarkaria Commission dealing with the Center-State relationship has not laid down which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors?
A) A politician from the ruling party at the Center should not be appointed to a State run by some other party
B) The person shouldn't be too closely connected with the politics of the State where he is to be posted
C) He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
D) He should be eminent in some walk of life.
Answer:  He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
   
119) The net proceeds of taxes are distributed between the Centre and the States on the recommendations of the:
A) Union Finance Ministry
B) Finance Commission .
C) Planning Commission
D) Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer:  Finance Commission .
   
120) The Returning Officers for the State Assembly Elections are appointed by the
A) President
B) Governor
C) Election Commission
D) Chief Electoral Officer
Answer:  Election Commission
June 30, 2020

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 11

INDIAN FEDERALISM MCQS SET 11

101) Put in the correct order of their creation:
I. Assam II. Nagaland
III. Goa IV. Mizoram
A) I, II, III, IV
B) II, I, IV, III
C) I, II, IV, III
D) I, IV, II, III
Answer:  I, II, IV, III
   
102) The Sarkaria Commission dealing with the Centre-State .relationship has not laid down
which of the following regarding the appointment of Governors?
A) A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a State run by some other party
B) The person should not be too closely connected with the politics of the State where he is to be posted
C) He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
D) He should be eminent in some walk of life
Answer:  He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
   
103) English is the official language of which of the following States?
A) Manipur
B) Nagaland
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer:  Nagaland
   
104) Which one of the following was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State?
A) Meghalaya
B) Mizoram
C) Sikkim
D) Manipur
Answer:  Sikkim
   
105) Match the following
Year of Creation      States
Arunachal Pradesh      1. 22nd State
Goa      2. 23rd State
Mizoram      3. 24th State
Sikkim      4. 25th State
Below codes are given in A B C D order
A) 1 3 4 2
B) 3 4 2 1
C) 2 1 4 3
D) 4 3 1 2
Answer:  3 4 2 1

106) Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity?
1. Common All lndia Service
2. Single integrated judiciary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Both 1 and 2
   
107) A special category State invariably
A) is a border State
B) has harsh terrain
C) has low literacy rate
D) has poor infrastructure
Answer:  has poor infrastructure
   
108) The vesting of 'residuary' powers in the central government by the Constitution of India indicates
A) that India is a federal polity
B) that India is neither federal nor unitary
C) that India is quasi federal
D) unitary character of Indian polity
Answer:  that India is quasi federal
   
109) Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
A) The President of India
B) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) The Prime Minister of lndia
D) The Union Finance Minister
Answer:  The President of India
   
110) In the Constitution of India, the word 'Federal' is used in
A) the Preamble
B) Part III
C) Article 368
D) Nowhere
Answer:  Nowhere