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

Question : 6

The size of the Vidhan Parishad cannot be more than

  1. one-third the membership of the Vidhan Sabha
  2. three-fourths the membership of the Vidhan Sabha
  3. half of the membership of the Vidhan Sabha
  4. two-thirds the membership of the Vidhan Sabha
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) None of these

b) 4 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1 only

Answer: (d)

However, the size of the Vidhan Sabha can be less than 60 members through an Act of Parliament; such is the case in the states of Goa, Sikkim and Mizoram.

The Governor can appoint 1 member to represent minorities,

e.g. the Anglo-Indian community if he/ she finds that minority to not be adequately represented in the House.

Question : 7 [SSC CPO SI 2004]

An Ordinary bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of

a) 6 months

b) 1 month

c) 3 months

d) 4 months

Answer: (d)

In case of difference between the two Houses there is no provision for a joint sitting of the State Legislature. The Legislative Council can only delay the passage of an ordinary bill for a maximum period of four months. Likewise control over the Executive is placed in hands of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council has no share in this power.

Question : 8

One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states if the following so decides

a) The states involved

b) Supreme Court

c) President of India

d) Parliament

Answer: (d)

Jurisdiction over two or more states.

Question : 9

Which one is not the component of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojna’?

a) Elementary Education

b) Primary health

c) Rural Road

d) Nutrition

Answer: (d)

Nutrition is not the component of the Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojna.

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana’ aims at -

  1. meeting rural needs like primary education, health care, drinking water, housing, rural roads
  2. alleviating employment in rural areas
  3. generating employment in rural areas
  4. strengthening Panchayati Raj system in rural areas

Question : 10

Which of the following are discretionary powers of the Governor?

  1. Selecting a chief minister if no single party has a clear majority.
  2. Dismissing the ministry at any time.
  3. Reserving a bill for the President.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)

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