state government quiz set 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

If the State government fails to comply with the directions of the Centre in the exercise of administrative powers:

a) Governor may be directed by the President to dismiss the ministry

b) President can declare a national emergency and convert the federal structure into a unitary one

c) Constitutional emergency can be declared and the President can assume the powers of the State government

d) Supreme Court may be asked to intervene

Question : 2

The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of

a) The Vice President of India

b) The Chief Justice of India

c) The President

d) The Governor of state

Question : 3

• A: The legislative Council is inferior to the legislative Assembly
• R₁: The very existence of the Council depends on the will of the Assembly.
• R₂: A bill originating in the Council can be put to an end by the Assembly rejecting it.
• R₃: 1/6 of the Council’s members are nominated by the Governor.

1. A and R₁, R₂ and R₃ are correct and R₁, R₂ and, R₃ explain A
2. A, R₁ and R₃ are correct and Rl and R₃ explain A
3. A, R₁, R₂ and R₃ are correct but only R₁ and R₂ explain A
4. A and R₂ are wrong; Rl and R₃, are correct.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 4

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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