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

Question : 16

Consider the following: Article 205 lies down–

  1. The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House.... a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure.
  2. No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor.
  3. The Governor shall cause to be laid before the House another statement showing the estimated amount of expenditure.
  4. 4. The Governor may promulgate the ordinances under certain circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 3 only

Answer: (a)

Though the Governor is the executive head of the State and a part of the state legislature and the administration of the State is carried on in his name, the people of the State or their representatives have no say in the matter of his/ her appointment.

While the President is elected by the representatives of the people, namely, the Members of Parliament and the Members of the State Legislatures, the Governor is merely appointed by the President which really means, by the Union Council of Ministers.

In as much as the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, there is no security of his tenure. He/she can be removed by the President at any time.

Question : 17

Dual role of the Governor means:

a) Constitutional and real executive

b) Head of a state and head of government under certain circumstances

c) Belonging both to Central and State executive

d) Constitutional ruler and represents the Centre

Answer: (d)

Question : 18

The mobile court in India is brainchild of:

a) Mrs. Pratibha Patil

b) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

c) Justice Bhagwati

d) Mr. Rajiv Gandhi

Answer: (b)

It is said to be a brainchild of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the concept of the mobile court is based on the pressing need to take the administration of civil and criminal justice closer to the people so that those living in remote areas are able to benefit without incurring the expenses of travelling to courts at distant places.

Question : 19

Grants-in-aid are provided every year to such States as are in need of assistanceas determined by the:

a) Finance Commission

b) President

c) None of the above

d) Parliament

Answer: (a)

Question : 20

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is:

a) tenure of membership

b) power of impeachment

c) indirect election

d) nomination of members

Answer: (c)

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