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Questions : 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.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 3 and 5

(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2, 4 and 5

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

The administration of the state is moved in the name of the Governor but in practice, it is the Chief Minister who runs the administration.

The head of the Council of Ministers is the Chief Minister. The position of the State Chief Minister is quite the same as that of the Prime Minister in the centre.

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Question : 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List I List II
A. Governor 1. Article 167
B. Council of ministers 2. Article 169
C. Duties of Chief Minister 3. Article 155
D. Legislative Council 4. Article 163

a) A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

b) A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1

c) A – 3 ; B – 2 ; C – 4 ; D – 1

d) A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is:

a) because Parliament has legislated to the effect

b) constitutionally imperative

c) a duty of the President

d) a matter of convention

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

An amendment to the Constitution of India extends to J&K:

a) automatically

b) only if ratified by State Legislature

c) by an order of the President under Article 370

d) Can never be extended

Answer: (c)

Question : 4

In relation to the State Government, local government exercises :

a) Delegated Authority

b) Co-ordinate Authority

c) Superior Authority

d) Independent Authority

Answer: (a)

In the Indian context, local government has only a derivative and not an independent authority. Its powers and functions are determined by the State Legislature. So among the given options, delegated authority is the most appropriate.

Question : 5

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.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

MGNREGA Programme provides employment to every household adult members to do unskilled manual work, focuses on natural resources management and encourages sustainable development.

The statute is hailed by the government as “the largest and most ambitious social security and public works programme in the world”.

Question : 6

The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by

a) President on the advice of Governor of the state concerned and the Chief Justice of India

b) Chief Justice of India

c) President

d) Governor

Answer: (a)

Judges in High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.

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