state government quiz set 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Oath of office is administered to the Governor by:

a) Chief Justice of India

b) President

c) Chief Justice of High Court

d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly

Question : 3

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may,

1. withhold his assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature
2. reserve the bill passed by the State Legislature for reconsideration of the President
3. return the bill, other than a money bill, for reconsideration of the Legislature

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

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 : 5

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

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

Question : 6

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