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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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UPSC July 01, 2020

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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UPSC July 01, 2020

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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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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UPSC July 01, 2020

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

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