state government quiz set 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions until a new Governor is appointed?

a) Chief Justice of the High Court

b) Secretary General of the Governor

c) Advocate General of the State

d) A person designated by State Cabinet

Question : 2

Money Bills originate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of

a) the Chief Minister

b) the Governor

c) the Finance Minister

d) the Speaker

Question : 3

The oath of office is administered to the members of the State Council of Ministers by the

a) Governor

b) Chief Minister

c) Chief Justice of the State High Court

d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly

Question : 4

Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Island?

a) Odisha

b) Madras(Chennai)

c) andhra Pradesh

d) Calcutta (Kolkatta)

Question : 5

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

• Assertion (A): The Chief Minister of a State is the head of the Council of Ministers of that State.
• Reason (R): The Chief Minister is responsible to the State Legislative Assembly and enjoys the support of a majority in the House. Codes :

a) A is false but R is true

b) A is true but R is false

c) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

d) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question : 6

Under which of the following circumstances, the Governor can reserve a state bill for the consideration of the President?

1. If it is ultra vires.
2. If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. If it endangers the position of the state High Court.
4. If it is dealing with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31 A.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4