State Government [legislature And Executive](General Knowledge > Polity ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

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STATE GOVERNMENT [LEGISLATURE AND EXECUTIVE] MCQs

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Question 81. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding Certiorari?

A High Court can issue certiorari to a tribunal situated within its jurisdiction
A High Court cannot issue a writ to another High Court
A High Court can issue a writ against itself in its administrative capacity
A bench of a High Court can issue a writ to another bench of the same High Court

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> A bench of a High Court can issue a writ to another bench of the same High Court
Answer: (d)
A bench of a High court is equal to the High court in all judicial powers. Hence a bench of the High court cannot issue certiorari against the order of another bench.

Question 82.

A: The position of the legislative Council is inferior to that of the Legislative Assembly.

R₁: The very existence of the Council depends on the will of the Assembly.

R₂: A Bill originating in the Council can be forthwith put to an end by the Assembly rejecting it.

R₃: One-sixth of the Council’s members are nominated by the Governor.

A, R1, R2 and R3 are correct but only R1 and R2 explain A
A and R1, R2 and R3 are correct and R1, R2 and R3 explain A
A and R2 are wrong; R1 and R3 are correct
A, R1 and R3 are correct and R1 and R3 explain A

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> A, R1, R2 and R3 are correct but only R1 and R2 explain A
Answer: (a)

Question 83. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that:

the elected candidate’s victory over his nearest rival was very marginal
the polling was very poor
a very large number of candidates contested the election
the election was for a multi- member constituency

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> a very large number of candidates contested the election
Answer: (c)

Question 84. With reference to discretionary powers of the governor consider the following statements:

If no party gets an absolute majority, the governor can use his/ her discretion in the selection of the chief minister.

During an emergency, he/ she can override the advice of the council of ministers.

He/ she uses his/ her direction in submitting a report to the president regarding the affairs of the state.

He/ she can withhold his/ her assent to a bill and send it to the president for his/ her approval.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2 and 4
3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 1, 2 and 4
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/ her 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/ her tenure. He can be removed by the President at any time.

Question 85. The Chief Minister is appointed by

Chief Justice of High Court
President of India
Governor
President of the Party

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Governor
Answer: (c)
A Chief Minister is elected by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an assembly majority and serves a five-year term with a provision of re-election.
He is appointed by the Governor of the State.

Question 86. A governor can make a recommendation to the president on which of the following issues?

Removal of the members of the state PSC

Removal of the judges of the High Court

Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly

Declaration of the breakdown of the constitutional machinery in the state.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2, 3 and 4
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 3 and 4 only
Answer: (b)

Question 87. The State Government’s responsibility for educational planning is shared by the

Ministery of Programme implementation
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Ministry of Planning
Ministry of Home Affairs

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Ministry of Human Resource Development
Answer: (b)

Question 88. The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the

Prime Minister
President of India
Chief Justice of High Court
Chief Minister of the State

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> President of India
Answer: (b)The Governors of the states have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. He/she is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years.

Question 89. To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must

be a citizen of India, not less than 30 years of age.

should be mentally sound and should not be bankrupt.

should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him/her.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

None
1 only
1 and 3
3 only

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 1 only
Answer: (b)
Any Indian citizen who is 25 years of age or more, holds no office of profit and possesses such other qualifications as determined by the People’s Representation Act can become a member of the State Legislative Assembly. The tenure of the Assembly is five years but it may be suspended or dissolved earlier.
The term of five years may be extended in case of a proclamation of emergency.

Question 90. Mizoram and Sikkim may have a maximum of :