state government quiz set 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements about the State Election Commission?

1. The State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State.
2. The State Election Commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction and control of election to the panchayats.
3. The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 only

Question : 2

The correct statements regarding the difference between the pardoning powers of President and Governor are:

1. The Governor can pardon sentences infected by court-martial while the President cannot.
2. The President can pardon a death sentence while the Governor cannot.
3. The Governor can pardon a death sentence while the President cannot.
4. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial while the Governor cannot.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 4

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 and 4

Question : 3

The Governor of state:

1. Possesses executive, legislative and judicial powers analogous to the President.
2. Has to act with the aid and advice of the council of ministers always.
3. Has the power to appoint and remove the members of the State Public Service Commission.
4. Has the power to allocate business of the government among the various ministers.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

Question : 4

On which of the following issues can a Governor make a recommendation to the President?

1. Dismissal of the State Council of Ministers
2. Removal of the Judges of the High Court
3. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
4. Declaration of the breakdown of the Constitution Machinery in the State

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 5

The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the

a) Parliament

b) President on the recommendation of the Governor

c) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect.

d) Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet