state government quiz set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are true about the Governor of a state?

1. The executive power of the state is vested in him.
2. He must have attained 35 years of age.
3. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
4. The grounds for his removal are laid down in the Constitution.

a) 1,2, and 4

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 2

Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor.

1. Diplomatic Powers.
2. Pardoning death sentence.
3. Veto power over the State legislature.
4. Military powers.

a) I, II and III

b) I and IV

c) I, II and IV

d) II and III

Question : 3

Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Kerala

d) West Bengal

Question : 4

Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council:

a) may disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called

b) has to agree to the Bill

c) has nothing to do

d) may delay it for a maximum period of four months

Question : 5

The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the:

a) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature

b) State Legislative Assembly alone

c) President on recommendation of the Governor

d) Parliament alone

Question : 6

On which of the following matters can a Governor of a State exercise his discretionary powers?

1. Selection of Chief Minister if no political party gets a clear-cut majority.
2. Dismissal of a Ministry if he is convinced that it has lost majority support.
3. Salaries and allowances of ministers.
4. Submission of the report to the President regarding the failure of constitutional machinery in the State.

a) I, II and IV

b) I, II and III

c) I, II, III and IV

d) II, III and IV