state government quiz set 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

Question : 2

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

Question : 3

Which one of the following is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India and can be spent without authorization by the Parliament?

a) Debit charges for which the Government of India is liable

b) Salary and allowances of President

c) Salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges of Supreme Court and High Courts

d) all the above

Question : 4

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 : 5

In relation to the State Government, local government exercises :

a) Delegated Authority

b) Co-ordinate Authority

c) Superior Authority

d) Independent Authority

Question : 6

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