state government quiz set 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State?

a) 350 members

b) 400 members

c) 450 members

d) 500 members

Question : 2

Legislative Council of a State:

1. is not subject to dissolution
2. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly
3. can be abolished by the President on Governor’s recommendation

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 3 only

Question : 3

Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:

a) to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities

b) to show favour to backward States

c) for funding the State plan

d) for use in centrally-sponsored schemes

Question : 4

Which of the following are the main jurisdictions of the High Court of a State?

1. Original jurisdiction
2. Appellate jurisdiction
3. Supervisory jurisdiction
4. Advisory jurisdiction

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 5

Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?

a) Guwahati High Court

b) Bombay High Court

c) Kolkata High Court

d) Madhya Pradesh High Court

Question : 6

While appointing a Lokayukta, the Governor in most of the states consults :

1. President of India.
2. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
3. Leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
4. Chief justice of the State High Court.
5. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.

a) 1, 4 and 5

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 3, 4 and 5

d) 3 and 4