Exercise : Polity - General Questions
✔ Polity -
General Questions
61.
The Governor of a state is appointed by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Governor of a State is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155).
Unlike the President, the Governor is not elected but is a nominee of the Central Government.
He serves as a vital link between the Union and the State governments.
Unlike the President, the Governor is not elected but is a nominee of the Central Government.
He serves as a vital link between the Union and the State governments.
62.
What is the tenure of the Governor?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
According to Article 156, the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
While the normal term of office is 5 years, he can be removed by the President at any time.
There are no specific grounds mentioned in the Constitution for the removal of a Governor.
While the normal term of office is 5 years, he can be removed by the President at any time.
There are no specific grounds mentioned in the Constitution for the removal of a Governor.
63.
Which Article deals with the 'Ordinance making power' of the Governor?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature.
These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of the State Legislature.
This is similar to the President's ordinance-making power under Article 123.
These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of the State Legislature.
This is similar to the President's ordinance-making power under Article 123.
64.
Who is the 'Real Executive Head' of the State?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Governor is the nominal or titular executive head of the State.
The Chief Minister is the real executive head and the head of the government at the state level.
This mirrors the relationship between the President and the Prime Minister at the Union level.
The Chief Minister is the real executive head and the head of the government at the state level.
This mirrors the relationship between the President and the Prime Minister at the Union level.
65.
Maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Constitution specifies that the Legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not more than 500 members.
The minimum number of members is fixed at 60.
However, some smaller states like Sikkim, Goa, and Mizoram have smaller assemblies as exceptions.
The minimum number of members is fixed at 60.
However, some smaller states like Sikkim, Goa, and Mizoram have smaller assemblies as exceptions.
66.
Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) can be created or abolished by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 169 provides for the creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States.
Parliament can create or abolish it if the Legislative Assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
Currently, only a few states in India have a bicameral legislature.
Parliament can create or abolish it if the Legislative Assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
Currently, only a few states in India have a bicameral legislature.
67.
To be a member of the Vidhan Parishad, one must be at least:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The qualifications for membership of the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) are similar to those of the Rajya Sabha.
A person must be a citizen of India and at least 30 years of age.
For the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), the minimum age is 25 years.
A person must be a citizen of India and at least 30 years of age.
For the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), the minimum age is 25 years.
68.
Advocate General of the State is appointed under:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 165 provides for the office of the Advocate General for the State.
The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the state and is appointed by the Governor.
This corresponds to the office of the Attorney General of India at the Union level (Article 76).
The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the state and is appointed by the Governor.
This corresponds to the office of the Attorney General of India at the Union level (Article 76).
69.
Money bills in the State can be introduced only in:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Similar to the Union level, a Money Bill in a state can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).
It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council.
Furthermore, it can only be introduced on the recommendation of the Governor.
It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council.
Furthermore, it can only be introduced on the recommendation of the Governor.
70.
"President’s Rule" in a State is imposed under:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
This is commonly known as 'President's Rule' or State Emergency.
It results in the Union government taking over the administration of the state.
This is commonly known as 'President's Rule' or State Emergency.
It results in the Union government taking over the administration of the state.