NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc.: Political Science MCQs (Practice_Test 122 of 150)
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- Which of the following immunities are given to the Governor of the State?
- he is not answerable before any Court for anything done in the exercise of his official duties
- no criminal proceedings can be launched against the Governor during his term of office
- no legal proceedings can be instituted against the Governor during last year of his term in the office
- the Governor is entitled to rent free official residence
- Codes:
- 1,4
- 1,2, 3
- 1,2, 4
- 1,2, 3,4
- Answer: c
- Which of the following are the duties of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?
- he communicates to him all the decisions of the Council of Ministers
- he supplies him information on such matters relating to the administration of the State as the Governor may call for
- he assists the Governor in making appointments in the State Government
- he advises him to recommended to the President that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
- Codes:
- 1,2
- 1,2, 3
- 1,3
- l only
- Answer: b
- The provisions of the Constitution relating to the establishment and abolition of the Legislative Councils can be amended by
- two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament and majority of the States
- simple majority of the Parliament
- two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament
- none of the above
- Answer: d
- The salary of the Governor is charged on
- the Consolidated Fund of India
- the Contingency Fund of the State
- the Consolidated Fund of the State
- the Consolidated Fund of India and Consolidated Fund of the State on fifty-fifty basis
- Answer: c
- Which one of the following States possess a bi-cameral Legislature?
- Punjab
- Bihar
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Codes:
- 2,3
- 2,3, 4
- 2,4
- 1,2, 3
- Answer: b
- The total strength of the Legislative Council is
- one-third of the total membership of Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 40
- equal to the strength of the State Legislative Assembly
- half the strength of the total membership of the State Legislative Assembly
- one-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 100
- Answer: a
- The Legislative Council in a State having bicameral legislature
- is known as Upper House
- can be abolished or created in the States having unicameral legislatures through an act of the Parliament
- can be abolished by the Governor on a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority by the State Legislative Assembly
- can be abolished by the President on the recommendation of the Governor
- Answer: b
- Bicameral legislatures have been providedin some States under the Constitution. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses in such States
- joint sitting is called by the Governor and the decision by the majority is taken as final decision
- decision of the Governor is final
- the opinion of the Legislative Assembly is taken as final after a lapse of specified period
- the matter is referred to the President for decision
- Answer: c
- To be appointed a Governor, a person must possess the following qualifications
- Be a citizen of India
- Completed the age of 30 years
- Not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature
- Codes:
- 1 2
- 1 2,3
- I
- I and 3
- Answer: d
- The Governor holds office
- For five years
- For a period fixed by Parliament
- During the pleasure of the President
- Till he enjoys the confidence of Parliament
- Answer: c
- Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them.
- A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one state
- A Governor՚s salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of I
- In case of 1 the Governor՚s salary is shared by the concerned States
- In case of 1 the Governor՚s salary is paid by the State named by the President
- Codes:
- 1 2 are correct
- I and 4 are correct
- I and 3 are correct
- I is wrong; each State must have one Governor
- Answer: c
- Who discharges the duties of the office of a Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation of the Governor?
- The Chief Justice of India
- The President immediately appoints an acting Governor
- The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
- The Chief Justice of the High Court
- Answer: d
- The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by
- Parliament
- State Legislature
- President
- None of the above
- Answer: b
- Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor.
- Diplomatic Powers
- Pardoning death sentence
- Veto power over State Legislature
- Military powers
- Codes:
- I and 4
- II and 3
- 1 2 and 3
- 1 2 and 4
- Answer: d
- The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
- Chief Justice of India
- President
- Chief Justice of High Court
- Speaker of Legislative Assembly
- Answer: c
- Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor?
- Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly
- Dismissing a ministry at any time
- Reserving a bill for the President
- Codes:
- I and 3
- 1 2
- 3 only
- 1 2 and 3
- Answer: a
- The Legislative Council of a State
- Is not subject to dissolution
- Can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly
- Can be abolished by the President on the Governor՚s recommendation
- Codes:
- I
- 1 2,3
- 1 2
- I and 3
- Answer: a
- The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through
- Direct elections
- Indirect elections
- Nomination
- Codes:
- 1 2
- II and 3
- 1 2 and 3
- I and 3
- Answer: c
- The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
- he himself is a candidate
- he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State legislature
- he is a Member of the Upper House of the State legislature
- he is a caretaker Chief Minister
- Answer: c
- 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?
- No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term
- No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
- Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Codes:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2
- 2 only
- neither
- Answer: d
- Codes: