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

Question : 21

Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council:

a) may disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called

b) has to agree to the Bill

c) has nothing to do

d) may delay it for a maximum period of four months

Question : 22

Membership of the legislative Assembly can vary between 60 and 500, but the exception to this rule is/are found in:

1. Puducherry
2. Mizoram
3. Goa

a) II only

b) I and II

c) I, II and III

d) II and III

Question : 23

Which of the following statements are true about the Governor of a state?

1. The executive power of the state is vested in him.
2. He must have attained 35 years of age.
3. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
4. The grounds for his removal are laid down in the Constitution.

a) 1,2, and 4

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 24

Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor.

1. Diplomatic Powers.
2. Pardoning death sentence.
3. Veto power over the State legislature.
4. Military powers.

a) I, II and III

b) I and IV

c) I, II and IV

d) II and III

Question : 25

Which one of the following states of India has passed a legislation (1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Kerala

d) West Bengal