state government quiz set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Limitations on authority of the State Legislature EXCLUDES:

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

b) Parliament’s authority to make laws on state subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a reso-lution

c) Governor’s discretionary power to dissolve the legislature

d) Governors power to reserve bills for consideration of the President

Question : 2

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the writ of ‘prohibition’?

1. It is an order issued by the Higher Court commanding Lower Court to cease from proceeding in some matters, not within its jurisdiction.
2. This writ is available against a public office even if he is not vested with judicial powers.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 3

Governor of which State has been vested with special powers for scheduled tribes?

a) Arunachal Pradesh

b) Assam

c) Maharashtra

d) West Bengal

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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