state government quiz set 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state may

1. Withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature.
2. Reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President.
3. Return the Bill, other than a money Bill, for reconsideration of the legislature.

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Question : 2

The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to

a) the Chief Minister

b) the Governor

c) the President of India

d) the Legislative Assembly

Question : 3

Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India?

a) Vice - Chancellor of a State University

b) Advocate - General

c) Chief Minister of a state

d) A member of the State Public Service Commission

Question : 4

Chief Minister of a State is responsible to:

a) Prime Minister

b) Governor

c) Rajya Sabha

d) Legislative Assembly

Question : 5

The Union Legislature cannot legislate on a subject in the State List unless:

a) The President call upon it to do so

b) The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary in national interest to do so

c) The Speaker certifies that it is necessary

d) There is a national emergency

Question : 6

How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)?

a) 5

b) 4

c) 2

d) 3