state government quiz set 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following: MLC (members of the Legislative Council) are chosen in the following manner:

1. One-sixth is elected by members of local bodies such as corporations, municipalities, and Zila Parishads.
2. One-sixth is elected by members of the Legislative Assembly from among the persons who are not members of the Assembly.
3. One-twelfth is elected by persons who are graduates of three years’ standing residing in that state.
4. One-twelfth are elected by persons engaged for at least three years in teaching in educational institutions within the state not lower than secondary schools, including colleges and universities.
5. One-third are nominated by the governor from persons having knowledge or practical experiences in fields, such as literature, science, arts, the cooperative movement and social service.

a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

b) 2, 4 and 5 only

c) 2 and 5 only

d) 1, 3 and 5 only

Question : 2

The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to:

a) Contingency Fund of India

b) Consolidated Fund of the State

c) Both A and B in equal proportion

d) Consolidated Fund of India

Question : 3

Consider the following in reference to the powers and functions of Vidhan Sabha:

1. The most important function of the legislature is lawmaking.
2. The state legislature has the power to make laws on all items on which Parliament cannot legislate.
3. Bills can originate only in the Legislative Assembly.
4. The Legislative Council can either pass the bill within 14 days from the date of the receipt of the bill or suggest changes in it within 14 days.
5. The state legislatures take part in the process of amendment of our Constitution.

a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

b) 2, 4 and 5

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 3 and 5

Question : 4

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Article 153 - Office of the Governor

b) Article 156 - Term of the Governor

c) Article 154 - Executive authority of Governor

d) Article 155 - Removal of Governor

Question : 5

If the States fail to carry out the directives of the Central Government with regard to exercise of their administrative powers:

a) the President can impose President’s rule on the State and assume all the powers of the State Government

b) the President can send reserve police to the State for the implementation of these directives

c) the President can dispatch army for their implementation

d) the President can direct the Governor to dismiss the State Council of Ministers

Question : 6

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