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SPORTS MCQS SET 01
July 01, 2020

SPORTS MCQS SET 01

SPORTS MCQS SET 01

1) Who among the Indian to win the Athletics Gold in 1998 Asian Games?
A) Kapil Dev
B) Jyotirmoyee Sikdar
C) Sunita Rani
D) P.T. Usha
Answer:  Jyotirmoyee Sikdar
   
2) The Olympic museum was opened at which of the following places?
A) Lausanne
B) Istanbul
C) Athens
D) Rome
Answer:  Lausanne
   
3) S. Vijayalakshmi and Nisha Mohita are associated with
A) Badminton
B) Tennis
C) Chess
D) Table Tennis
Answer:  Chess
   
4) The name of the Mascot for 1996 Olympics held at Atlanta was
A) Matari
B) APPU
C) WHATZ IT
D) Uncle Sam
Answer:  WHATZ IT
   
5) The term "Tee" is connected with
A) Badminton
B) Golf
C) Bridge
D) Polo
Answer:  Golf

6) Crame Trophy Tennis final held in May 2003 was played between
A) Leander Paes and David Rickle
B) John McEnore and David Rickle
C) Boris Becker and John McEnroe
D) Boris Becker and Leander Paes
Answer:  Boris Becker and John McEnroe
   
7) Major R.S. Brar is associated with
A) Boxing
B) Golf
C) Equestrian
D) Tennis
Answer:  Equestrian
   
8) Who among the following was adjudged the Best Athlete of 14th Asian games held in Busan, South Korea?
A) Kosuke Kitajima
B) Taufik Hidayat
C) Lee Bong Ju
D) Zaw Min Htwe
Answer:  Kosuke Kitajima
   
9) Vishal Uppal and Harsh Mankad won the Doubles of the ITF Men's Futures Tournament in
A) Badminton
B) Tennis
C) Football
D) Volleyball
Answer:  Tennis
   
10) Prakash Padukone is associated with which games?
A) Cricket
B) Table Tennis
C) Judo
D) Badminton
Answer:  Badminton
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 16
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 15
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 14
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 13
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 12
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 11
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 10
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
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THE STATE EXECUTIVE MCQS SET 09
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
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