state government [legislature & executive] Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 6

Which of the following can be associated with the MGNREGA programme?

1. It provides wage employment to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
2. It focuses on strengthening of natural resource management.
3. It encourages sustainable development.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 7 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2014]

In relation to the State Government, local government exercises :

a) Delegated Authority

b) Co-ordinate Authority

c) Superior Authority

d) Independent Authority

Question : 8

Consider the following statements regarding in regard to state cabinet and Chief Minister:

1. The Chief Minister is the chief architect of all policies relating to state administration.
2. These policies are determined on the basis of cabinet decisions.
3. As a matter of principle, all the ministers must agree to the decisions of the cabinet.
4. The Chief Minister has to settle the differences and maintain harmony and understanding between the departments and his/ her colleagues.
5. He/ she meets the Governor of the state from time to time to inform him/ her about the decisions taken in the cabinet and the developments in administration.

a) 1, 3 and 5

b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2, 4 and 5

Question : 9

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

a) A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

b) A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1

c) A – 3 ; B – 2 ; C – 4 ; D – 1

d) A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2

Question : 10

While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is:

a) because Parliament has legislated to the effect

b) constitutionally imperative

c) a duty of the President

d) a matter of convention