state government quiz set 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• Assertion (A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time.
• Reason (R): Article 153 of the Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State.

a) A is false but R is true

b) A is true but R is false

c) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

d) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question : 3

The salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of the State Government are paid from the :

a) Consolidated Fund of the State

b) Contingency Fund of the State

c) Reserve Bank of India

d) Treasury of the State Government

Question : 4

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 : 5

To be a member of the state legislature. A person should be –

1. a citizen of India
2. not less than 25 years of age to be a member of the legislative assembly
3. not less than 30 years be a member of the Legislative Council.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 6

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