(Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature, Legislative Assembly & Legislative Council) (25 Most Important)
1. The executive power of a State is vested in the:
A. Chief Minister
B. Governor
C. State Legislature
D. High Court
Answer: B
2. The Governor of a State is appointed by the:
A. Prime Minister
B. President of India
C. Chief Justice of India
D. State Legislature
Answer: B
3. The Governor holds office for a term of:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. During the pleasure of the President
Answer: D
4. Which Article provides for the office of the Governor?
A. Article 152
B. Article 153
C. Article 154
D. Article 155
Answer: B
5. The minimum age to become the Governor of a State is:
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
Answer: C
6. The Governor appoints the:
A. Chief Justice of India
B. Chief Minister
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. President of India
Answer: B
7. Normally, the Governor appoints as Chief Minister:
A. The senior-most MLA
B. The leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly
C. Any Member of Parliament
D. The Advocate General
Answer: B
8. The real executive authority in a State is vested in the:
A. Governor
B. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
C. High Court
D. State Election Commission
Answer: B
9. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to the:
A. Governor
B. Legislative Council
C. Legislative Assembly
D. President
Answer: C
10. Which Article provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor?
A. Article 162
B. Article 163
C. Article 164
D. Article 165
Answer: B
11. Which Article deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers?
A. Article 163
B. Article 164
C. Article 166
D. Article 168
Answer: B
12. The Advocate General of a State is appointed by the:
A. President
B. Chief Minister
C. Governor
D. High Court
Answer: C
13. Which Article deals with the Advocate General of a State?
A. Article 164
B. Article 165
C. Article 166
D. Article 167
Answer: B
14. The State Legislature consists of:
A. Governor and Legislative Assembly only in every State
B. Governor, Legislative Assembly, and Legislative Council in all States
C. Governor and one or two Houses depending on the State
D. Legislative Assembly only
Answer: C
15. Which Article deals with the Constitution of State Legislatures?
A. Article 166
B. Article 167
C. Article 168
D. Article 169
Answer: C
16. The Legislative Assembly is also known as the:
A. Upper House
B. Council of States
C. Vidhan Sabha
D. Vidhan Parishad
Answer: C
17. The Legislative Council is also known as the:
A. Vidhan Sabha
B. Vidhan Parishad
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Gram Sabha
Answer: B
18. The Legislative Council is:
A. A permanent House
B. Dissolved every five years
C. Dissolved every six years
D. Elected directly by the people
Answer: A
19. One-third of the members of the Legislative Council retire after every:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Answer: B
20. The normal term of the Legislative Assembly is:
A. Four years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Permanent House
Answer: B
21. The minimum age to become a member of the Legislative Assembly is:
A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer: B
22. The minimum age to become a member of the Legislative Council is:
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
Answer: B
23. Which of the following Bills can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly?
A. Ordinary Bill
B. Constitutional Amendment Bill
C. Money Bill
D. Private Member’s Bill
Answer: C
24. Which of the following has the power to create or abolish a State Legislative Council?
A. Governor
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Supreme Court
Answer: C
25. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Every State has a Legislative Council.
B. The Governor is the constitutional head of the State, while the Chief Minister is the real executive head.
C. The Legislative Council has greater powers than the Legislative Assembly.
D. The Governor is elected by the people of the State.
Answer: B