state government quiz set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following State has bicameral legislature?

a) Punjab

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Sikkim

d) Jammu and Kashmir

Question : 2

Article 156 of the constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this?

1. No Governor can be removed from his office till the completion of this term.
2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. A bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or House thereof.
2. A bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Assembly.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 4

Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor?

1. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has a clear majority in the State Assembly.
2. Dismissing a ministry at any time.
3. Reserving a Bill for the President.

a) III only

b) I and III

c) I, II and III

d) I and II

Question : 5

According to the Constitution of India the term ‘district judge’ shall not include

a) Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court

b) Tribunal Judge

c) Chief Presidency Magistrate

d) Sessions Judge

Question : 6

Which among the following is the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Government?

a) Corporation tax

b) Customs duty

c) Sales tax

d) Income tax