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

Question : 26

Consider the following statements in regard to powers of Vidhan Sabha:

  1. A motion of no confidence against the government in the state can only be introduced in the Vidhan Sabha.
  2. A money bill can only be introduced in Vidhan Sabha.
  3. In bicameral jurisdictions, after it is passed in the Vidhan Sabha, it is sent to the Vidhan Parishad, where it can be kept for a maximum time of 14 days. Unless it is passed by the Finance Minister of the state in the name of the Governor of that state.
  4. In matters related to ordinary bills, the will of the Legislative Assembly prevails and there is no provision of joint sitting.
  5. The legislative council can delay the legislation by a maximum of 4 months (3 months on the first visit and 1 month on the second visit of the bill).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 3 and 5

b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2, 4 and 5

Answer: (b)

A Vidhan Sabha holds equal legislative power with the upper house of state legislature, the Vidhan Parishad (‘Legislative Council’), except in the area of money bills in which case the Vidhan Sabha has the ultimate authority.

Question : 27 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2014]

Total assembly segments in Delhi are :

a) 60

b) 50

c) 70

d) 40

Answer: (c)

There are 70 assembly segments in Delhi.

In accordance with the recommendations of the Balakrishnan Committee, the Parliament passed the Constitution (69th Amendment) Act, 1991, which inserted the new Articles 239 AA and 239 AB in the Constitution provides, inter alia, for a Legislative Assembly for Delhi.

Question : 28 [SSC (10+2) LDEO & LCD 2011]

In case no party enjoys an absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by :

a) the advice of the Prime Minister

b) the advice of former Chief Minister

c) the advice of the President of India

d) his own discretion

Answer: (d)

The Governor can use discretionary powers:

  1. If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister;
  2. During an emergency, he can override the advice of the council of ministers. At such times, he acts as an agent of the President and becomes the real ruler of the state;
  3. He uses his direction in submitting a report to the President regarding the affairs of the state; and
  4. He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.

Question : 29

Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President

c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

Answer: (d)

A lieutenant-governor is in charge of a Union Territory whereas a Governor is in charge of a State. The rank of Lt. Governor is present only in the states of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry.

So in the case of a Union Territory specified where there is a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.

Question : 30

The States in India can borrow from the market:

a) only with the consent of the Centre

b) at their discretion

c) under no circumstance

d) only through the Centre

Answer: (a)

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