state government quiz set 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court?

a) The Legislative Assembly

b) The governor of the concerned state

c) The Chief Justice of India

d) The president of India

Question : 3

Consider the following statements about lower courts and identify the false statements from the codes given below :

1. The Panchayat Courts have only civil jurisdiction.
2. The Munsiff Courts are lower in the hierarchy than the court of Subordinate Judge.
3. The Sessions cases are the more serious civil cases in the Court of the District Judges.

a) (a), (b) and (c)

b) (a) and (c)

c) (a) Only

d) (a) and (b)

Question : 4

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 : 5

The 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 the Governor’s recommendation.

a) I and II

b) I only

c) III only

d) II only

Question : 6

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