state government quiz set 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following can be associated with the MGNREGA programme?

1. It provides wage employment to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
2. It focuses on strengthening of natural resource management.
3. It encourages sustainable development.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

In relation to the State Government, local government exercises :

a) Delegated Authority

b) Co-ordinate Authority

c) Superior Authority

d) Independent Authority

Question : 3

Consider the following statements regarding in regard to state cabinet and Chief Minister:

1. The Chief Minister is the chief architect of all policies relating to state administration.
2. These policies are determined on the basis of cabinet decisions.
3. As a matter of principle, all the ministers must agree to the decisions of the cabinet.
4. The Chief Minister has to settle the differences and maintain harmony and understanding between the departments and his/ her colleagues.
5. He/ she meets the Governor of the state from time to time to inform him/ her about the decisions taken in the cabinet and the developments in administration.

a) 1, 3 and 5

b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2, 4 and 5

Question : 4

According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?

a) Jharkhand

b) Punjab

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Odisha

Question : 5

Which of these States previously had Legislative Councils?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Kerala
4. Manipur
5. West Bengal
6. Tamil Nadu

a) 5 and 6

b) 1 and 3

c) only 6

d) 3 and 5

Question : 6

Ministers in a determined by:

a) State Legislature

b) the Constitution

c) the Governor

d) Parliament