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1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor:
- A single person can be appointed as Governor for two or
more States.
- The Governor holds office for a fixed term of 5 years.
- The executive power of the State is vested in the Chief
Minister.
Which of the above statements are
correct?
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct (Art. 153 allows one person for
multiple states).
- Statement 2 is incorrect → Though normal tenure is 5
years, he serves at the pleasure of the President, so not fixed.
- Statement 3 is incorrect → Executive power is vested in
the Governor (Art. 154), not CM.
2. Which of the following statements about the
Governor is/are correct?
- The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the
President.
- The Governor must be at least 30 years of age.
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 → Correct (Art. 155).
- Statement 2 → Correct (Art. 156).
- Statement 3 → Incorrect → Minimum age is 35 years,
not 30.
3. Consider the following regarding
qualifications of a Governor:
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must be at least 35 years of age
- Must not hold any office of profit
- Must be a member of Parliament
Which of the above are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1, 2, 3 → Correct qualifications (Art. 157–158).
- 4 → Incorrect → Governor should not be MP/MLA;
if appointed, seat becomes vacant.
4. Which of the following powers are correctly
matched with the Governor?
- Appointment of Advocate General
- Removal of State Public Service Commission members
- Nomination of one-sixth members of Legislative Council
- Appointment of State Election Commissioner
Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 → Correct (Art. 165).
- 2 → Incorrect → Governor cannot remove PSC
members (only President can).
- 3 → Correct → 1/6th nominated.
- 4 → Correct → Appoints State Election Commissioner.
5. Consider the following statements:
- Governor decides disqualification of State Legislature
members in consultation with Election Commission of India.
- Governor can remove State Public Service Commission
members without any procedure.
- Salary of Governor is charged on Consolidated Fund of
the State.
Which are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 → Correct → Done with EC consultation.
- 2 → Incorrect → Cannot remove PSC members.
- 3 → Correct → Paid from Consolidated Fund
6. Consider the following statements regarding
the role of the Governor in financial matters of the State:
- A Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislature
only with the prior recommendation of the Governor.
- The State Budget is laid before the Legislature on the
recommendation of the Governor.
- The Governor can introduce a Money Bill in the
Legislature.
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
- 1 Required (Art.
207)
- 2 Budget laid in
his name
- 3 Governor does
not introduce bills
7. With reference to the Legislative Council,
consider the following statements:
- It is a continuing chamber and is not subject to
dissolution.
- One-third of its members retire every two years.
- Its total strength cannot exceed one-third of the
Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
8. Which of the following correctly describes
the composition of a State Legislative Council?
9. Consider the following statements regarding
the election of members of Legislative Council:
- One-third are elected by local authorities
- One-third are elected by Legislative Assembly members
- One-twelfth are elected by teachers
- One-sixth are nominated by the Governor
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
10. The minimum age required for becoming a
member of a Legislative Council is:
11. Which of the following states currently
have a bicameral legislature?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
12. Under Article 169 of the Constitution, the
Legislative Council in a State can be:
- Created
- Abolished
- Suspended
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
13. Consider the following statements
regarding State Legislative Assembly:
- Maximum strength is 500 members
- Minimum strength is 60 members
- Some states have less than 60 members
Which are correct?
14. Which of the following best describes the
role of the Governor in Universities?
15. Consider the following statements
regarding the appointment of High Court judges:
- The Governor is consulted by the President
- The Governor appoints High Court judges
- The Governor has no role in the process
Which of the above are correct?
16.
Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj:
- The Constitution originally provided for Panchayati Raj
institutions.
- Article 40 is part of Directive Principles of State
Policy.
- Panchayats were given constitutional status by the 73rd
Amendment.
Which are correct?
- 1 Not originally
in Constitution
- 2 DPSP
- 3 73rd Amendment
17. Which of the following correctly describes
Gram Sabha?
18. Consider the following:
- Gram Sabha approves village plans
- It conducts social audit
- It is a permanent executive body
Which are correct?
19. The 73rd Amendment introduced:
- 3-tier Panchayati system
- State Election Commission
- State Finance Commission
20. Consider the following statements:
- Elections to Panchayats are conducted every 5 years
- If dissolved, elections must be held within 1 year
- Elections are conducted by State Election Commission
21. Reservation in Panchayats applies to:
- SC/ST
- Women
- Chairpersons
22. Consider the following:
- Women get at least 1/3 reservation
- Some states increased it to 50%
- Reservation is optional for states
23. Which of the following subjects fall under
11th Schedule?
- Agriculture
- Irrigation
- Foreign affairs
- Rural housing
24. State Finance Commission is constituted:
25. Panchayats can raise revenue through:
- Taxes
- Fees
- Grants
26. Consider the following regarding 74th
Amendment:
- It deals with urban local bodies
- It added Part IX-A
- It introduced 12th Schedule
27. Which of the following is NOT a type of
Municipality?
28. Consider the following functions:
- Urban planning
- Water supply
- Defence
- Solid waste management
Which belong to Municipalities?
29. Consider the following:
- Municipal elections are direct
- Conducted by State Election Commission
- Held every 5 years
30. Which of the following differences between
73rd & 74th Amendments is correct?
- 73rd deals with rural areas
- 74th deals with urban areas
- Both ensure decentralization
31.
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor:
- The executive power of the State is vested in the
Governor.
- The Governor is elected by the State Legislature.
- The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the
President.
Which are correct?
- 1 Art. 154
- 2 Appointed, not
elected
- 3 Pleasure of
President
32. Match the following:
|
List
I (Article) |
List
II (Provision) |
|
A. Art. 153 |
1. Pardoning power |
|
B. Art. 161 |
2. Governor for each State |
|
C. Art. 163 |
3. Aid and advice |
|
D. Art. 165 |
4. Advocate General |
Select the correct answer:
33. Consider the following statements:
- Advocate General is appointed by the Governor.
- He must be qualified to be a High Court judge.
- He is part of the Council of Ministers.
Which are correct?
34. Match the following:
|
List I |
List II |
|
A. Art. 243A |
1. Reservation |
|
B. Art. 243D |
2. Gram Sabha |
|
C. Art. 243E |
3. Duration |
|
D. Art. 243K |
4. State Election Commission |
35. Consider the following statements
regarding Panchayats:
- Gram Sabha is a representative body.
- Panchayats are mentioned in Part IX of Constitution.
- Courts cannot interfere in Panchayat elections.
- 1 Gram Sabha =
all voters
- 2
- 3 Art. 243O
36. Match the following:
|
List
I |
List
II |
|
A. Art. 243P |
1. Municipalities |
|
B. Art. 243T |
2. Reservation |
|
C. Art. 243U |
3. Duration |
|
D. Art. 243ZD |
4. District Planning Committee |
37. Consider the following:
- State Finance Commission is mentioned in both 73rd and
74th Amendments.
- It is constituted every 5 years.
- It distributes funds between Union and States.
- 3 It is
State-level, not Union-State.
38. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
- Article 243ZG bars court interference in municipal
elections.
- Article 243O bars court interference in Panchayat
elections.
- Courts can directly cancel elections before completion.
39. Consider the following statements:
- Article 166 deals with conduct of business of State
Government.
- Article 167 deals with duties of Chief Minister.
- Article 164 deals with Advocate General.
- 3 AG → Art. 165
40. Match the following:
|
List
I |
List
II |
|
A. Art. 243G |
1. Finance |
|
B. Art. 243H |
2. Powers & responsibilities |
|
C. Art. 243I |
3. State Finance Commission |
|
D. Art. 243J |
4. Audit of accounts |
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