state government quiz set 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which writ is issued by the High court to the lower courts to stop legal action?

a) Certiorari

b) Quo Warranto

c) Habeas Corpus

d) Prohibition

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

a) 2 5 4 3

b) 4 3 2 1

c) 2 1 5 4

d) 4 1 5 2

Question : 3

The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words “during the pleasure of the Governor” in reality means :

a) Pleasure of the President

b) Pleasure of the Prime Minister

c) Pleasure of the Chief Minister

d) Pleasure of the Legislative Assembly

Question : 4

Which of the following are discretionary powers of the Governor?

1. Selecting a chief minister if no single party has a clear majority.
2. Dismissing the ministry at any time.
3. Reserving a bill for the President.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Which one is not the component of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojna’?

a) Elementary Education

b) Primary health

c) Rural Road

d) Nutrition

Question : 6

One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states if the following so decides

a) The states involved

b) Supreme Court

c) President of India

d) Parliament