state government quiz set 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

A State cannot exist without

a) Parliamentary government

b) Democratic government

c) Presidential government

d) Some kind of government

Question : 2

The correct statements about ordinance making power of the Governor are:

1. It is laid down in Article 213.
2. It can be issued by him after the advice of the President or state council of ministers.
3. It is co-extensive with the legislative power of the state legislature.
4. It can be issued only during the recess of the State Legislative Assembly and not the Legislative Council.
5. It cannot be withdrawn by him anytime.

a) 2,3 and 4

b) 1,3 and 5

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 4 and 5

Question : 3

Which/Who of the following can appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administration of the autonomous districts or regions?

a) Parliament of India

b) President of India

c) Legislative Assembly of the State

d) Governor of the State

Question : 4

When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to.

a) Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard

b) Discretionary power of the Governor of the State

c) The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court.

d) Special control exercised by the chief justice of India.

Question : 5

Sarkaria Commission was established to study

a) President and Governoers’ relations

b) Centre-State relations

c) State and Panchayat body relations

d) President and Prime Minister’ relations

Question : 6

Which of the following are true about the Legislative Council of a State?

1. Its total number of members does not exceed two-thirds of a total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State but is not less than 40.
2. One-third of its members are elected by the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by university graduates and one-sixth nominated by the Governor.
3. It cannot be dissolved.
4. One-third of its members retire every year.

a) II, III and IV

b) I, II and III

c) I, II, III and IV

d) II and III