state government quiz set 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In which year was the High Court in Madras established?

a) 1891

b) 1881

c) 1862

d) 1871

Question : 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Sarkaria Commission, certain recommendations in regard to the institution of Governor:

1. he/ she should be an eminent person;
2. he/ she must be a person from outside the state;
3. he/ she must have participated in active politics at least for some time before his/ her appointment;
4. he/ she should be a detached person and not too intimately connected with the local politics of the state;
5. he/ she should be appointed in consultation with the President of India only.
6. His/ her tenure of office must be guaranteed and should not be disturbed except for extremely compelling reasons and if any action is to be taken against him/ her.
7. he/ she must be given a reasonable opportunity for showing cause against the grounds on which he/she is sought to be removed.

a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6

c) 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7

d) 2, 4, 5 and 7

Question : 3

Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?

a) Appellate Jurisdiction

b) Supervisory Jurisdiction

c) Advisory Jurisdiction

d) original Jurisdiction

Question : 4

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 : 5

The mobile court in India is brainchild of:

a) Mrs. Pratibha Patil

b) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

c) Justice Bhagwati

d) Mr. Rajiv Gandhi

Question : 6

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