state government quiz set 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which of the following are functions to which the scope of the discretionary powers of the Governor is limited?

1. The appointment of the Chief Minister
2. The dismissal of the Ministry
3. The dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
4. Assent to Bills

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

Consider the following: Article 205 lies down–

1. The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House.... a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure.
2. No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor.
3. The Governor shall cause to be laid before the House another statement showing the estimated amount of expenditure.
4. 4. The Governor may promulgate the ordinances under certain circumstances.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 3 only

Question : 4

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 : 5

The Union Government on 22 May 2016 appointed whom as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Pondicherry?

a) Kalyan Singh

b) Kiran Bedi

c) Ram Naik

d) Mukul Sangma

Question : 6

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