state government quiz set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:

a) the Governor’s discretionary power to dissolve the legislature

b) Parliament’s authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency

c) the Governor’s power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President

d) Parliament’s authority to make Laws on State subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution

Question : 4

Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in:

1. Puducherry
2. Mizoram
3. Goa

a) II only

b) I and II

c) I, II and III

d) II and III

Question : 5

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 : 6

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