state government quiz set 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistanceas determined by the:

a) Finance Commission

b) President

c) None of the above

d) Parliament

Question : 2

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is:

a) tenure of membership

b) power of impeachment

c) indirect election

d) nomination of members

Question : 3

In which year was the High Court in Madras established?

a) 1891

b) 1881

c) 1862

d) 1871

Question : 4

Dual role of the Governor means:

a) Constitutional and real executive

b) Head of a state and head of government under certain circumstances

c) Belonging both to Central and State executive

d) Constitutional ruler and represents the Centre

Question : 5

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 : 6

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