Description : The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the President of India (4) the Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (4) the Legislative Assembly Explanation: In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister ... of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
Description : The upper house of the State Legislature in India is called : (1) Legislative Council (2) Legislative Assembly (3) Executive Council (4) Governor - in - Council
Last Answer : (1) Legislative Council Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of ... a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly with the prior permission of the – (1) Governor of the State (2) Chief Minister of the State (3) Speaker of Legislative Assembly (4) Finance Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) Governor of the State Explanation: No money bill can be' introduced in the State Legislative Assembly without the prior permission of the Governor. Besides, the annual and supplementary budgets are introduced in the Assembly in the name of the Governor.
Description : In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : (1) the advice of former Chief Minister (2) the advice of the Prime Minister (3) the advice of the President of India (4) his own discretion
Last Answer : (4) his own discretion Explanation: The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During ... d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
Description : The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in – (1) Appointment of Chief Minister (2) Dismissal of the Ministry (3) Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly (4) Assent to Bills
Last Answer : (4) Assent to Bills Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission examined the scope of the discretion of the Governor in relation to assent to the Bills under Article 200 of the Constitution. It viewed ... limited as is obvious by the fact that the Governor cannot withhold assent to a reconsidered Bill.
Description : Money Bills ornate in the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the Finance Minister (4) the Speaker
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council. The Governor can return a bill to the state legislature, if it is not a money bill, for reconsideration.
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - (1) Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after the ... resolution of that effect. (4) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. Explanation: Legislative council in state can be created or abolished by Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution.
Description : Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State? (1) The President of India (2) The Governor of the concerned State (3) The Legislative Council of the concerned State (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Last Answer : (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State Explanation: The legislative assembly of the concerned state recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state (Article 169).
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the- (1) President on the recommendation of the Governor (2) Parliament (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. (4) Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India ... or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India.
Description : Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The president of India (3) The governor of the concerned state (4) The Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) The president of India Explanation: Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the chief Justice.
Description : The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state (1) on the recommendation of the State Legislature (2) on the recommendation of the President (3) on the ... Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India Explanation: President's rule refers to Article 356 of ... 356 is invoked if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any states of India.
Description : If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then – (1) The Finance Minister alone has to resign (2) The Finance Minister concerned has to be suspended (3) The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign (4) Reelection have to be ordered
Last Answer : (3) The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign Explanation: If the state legislature refuses to pass annual budget, then it will mean the government of the day has lost ... . In such a scenario, the council of ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign.
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative ... the States? (1) 91st Amendment (2) 87th Amendment (3) 97th Amendment (4) 90th Amendment
Last Answer : (1) 91st Amendment Explanation: Amendments to the Constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States.
Description : One of the following is a part of executive. Find out – (1) Member of Legislative Council (2) Member of Rajya Sabha (3) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) Sub-Inspector of Police
Last Answer : (4) Sub-Inspector of Police Explanation: The executive arm/tier is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state. The executive branch executes the law. By ... of the executive as he has to deal with law and order on a day-to-day basis.
Description : An ordinance issued by Governor is subject to approval by – (1) The President (2) The State Legislature (3) The State Council of Ministers (4) The Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The State Legislature Explanation: Article 213 of the constitution provides that Governor of the state can promulgate ordinance. The same article states that once an ordinance is passed, it should ... both the houses and approved by then within six weeks of their respective dates of reassembly.
Description : The members of the Legislative Assembly are – (1) indirectly elected (2) directly elected by the people (3) partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor (4) mainly nominated
Last Answer : (2) directly elected by the people Explanation: Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate ... outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
Description : No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the a State, except on the recommendations of - (1) the Parliament (2) the Governor of the State (3) the president of India (4) a Special Committee of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a state except on the recommendations of the Governor of the state
Description : During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the – (1) Governor (2) Prime Minister (3) Parliament (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money ... He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
Description : The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by – (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly (2) Elected members of Legislative Council (3) The people (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly Explanation: Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament. As per this article, a member of the ... transferable vote through Proportional representation. Rajya Sabha members are elected for a six-year term.
Description : The functions of which of the following bodies in India is limited to advisory nature only? (1) Legislative Council (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Lok Sabha (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (1) Legislative Council \ Explanation: The Provincial Legislative Councils established were mere advisory bodies by means of which Government obtained advice and assistance. The Provincial Legislative Council could not interfere with the laws passed by the Central Legislature.
Description : In which of the following houses the chairperson is not the member of that house? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Legislative Assembly (4) Legislative council
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The chairperson of Rajya sabha in not the member of house. Presently vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu is the chairman of upper house.
Description : An Ordinary bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of – (1) 1 month (2) 6 months (3) 3 months (4) 4 months
Last Answer : (4) 4 months Explanation: In case of difference between the two Houses there is no provision for a joint sitting of the State Legislature. The Legislative Council can only delay the passage of an ... placed in hands of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council has no share in this power.
Description : How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Assembly? (1) 1/6 of the members (2) 1/3 of the members (3) 1/12 of the members (4) 5/6 of the members
Last Answer : (2) 1/3 of the members Explanation: The Legislative Council or the Vidhan Parishad is the Upper Chamber of the State Legislature. As mentioned in the constitution the total membership of ... knowledge and experience in the field of art, science, literature, social service and cooperative movement.
Description : Who among the following is not a member of the National Development Council? (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Member of NITI Aayog (3) The Chief Ministers of States (4) The President of India
Last Answer : (4) The President of India Explanation: The National Development Council comprises the Prime Minister, the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of ... a part of this body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India.
Description : The cabinet in the Parliamentary system is accountable to - (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Council of Ministers (4) The Legislature
Last Answer : (4) The Legislature Explanation: Cabinet in Parliamentary system is accountable to legislature' Presidential system is accountable to executive.
Description : The CIC/IC appointing recommendation committee consisting a) The Governor b) The Chief minister who shall be chairperson c) The leader of opposition party in the legislative assebly d) A union cabinet minister to be nominated by the Chief minister e) Above B,C&D only f) All the above
Last Answer : e) Above B,C&D only
Description : The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the: (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Speaker of Legistlative Assembly (3) President (4) Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (4) Chief Justice of High Court Explanation: As per Article 159 of Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state has to take oath in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High court exercising ... the senior most Judge of that Court available. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President.
Description : When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to - (1) The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. (2) Special control exercised ... power of the Governor of the State (4) Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
Last Answer : (3) Discretionary power of the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him ... inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.
Description : When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President? (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) The Lt. Governor of Delhi (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President ... . Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
Description : The Governor of a State is appointed by (1) the Prime Minister (2) the Chief Justice of India (3) the President (4) the Chief Justice of the High Court
Last Answer : (3) the President Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : Who is the chief advisor to the Governor? (1) Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court (2) Chief Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister's Council of Ministers. ... powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Description : In India who is the executive head of the state? (1) Prime Minister (2) The President (3) The Chief justice of Supreme Court (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) the Governor (2) the President (3) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) the Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators ... a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
Description : Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by - (1) President of India (2) Governor of the State (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of High Court (3) Governor (4) President of the Party
Last Answer : (3) Governor Explanation: 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.
Description : The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister (3) ChiefJustice of High Court (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: 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.
Description : The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by - (1) The Governor of the state (2) The Chief Minister of the state (3) The State Finance Minister (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) The Governor of the state Explanation: Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution - this is in the nature of an imprest ... him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
Description : Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India? (1) Chief Minister of a state (2) A member of the State Public Service Commission (3) Advocate General (4) Vice Chancellor of a State University
Last Answer : (2) A member of the State Public Service Commission Explanation: A member of the State Public Service Commission appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India.
Description : Who has the power of annulment or suspension of Acts and Resolutions of the Autonomous District and Regional Councils? (1) The Governor (2) The President (3) The Chief Minister of the State (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that gives autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The article is drafted in Part XXI of the Constitution: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
Description : The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by – (1) The President (2) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (3) Governor of the State (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state.
Description : Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission? (1) Chief Minister (2) Governor (3) Chief Justice (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (2) Governor Explanation: As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
Description : Who acts as the Chairman of the State Planning Board? (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Leader of the Opposition (4) Speaker
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state goverriment. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission ... boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.
Description : Judges of the district court are appointed by: (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Law Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Governor Explanation: The judges of subordinate courts are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State. A minimum of seven years of practice as a lawyer at bar is a necessary qualification.
Description : According to which Article of Constitution of India, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of A State? (1) Article 163 (2) Article 164 (3) Article 165 (4) Article 166
Last Answer : (2) Article 164 Explanation: Under Article 164 of Constitution of India, the chief minister is appointed by the governor of a state.
Description : Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area? (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The terns 'Scheduled Areas has been defined in the Indian Constitution as "such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas".
Description : Procedure for creation of Legislative Council in states has been described in which article of the Constitution? (1) Article 368 (2) Article 69 (3) Article 269 (4) Article 169
Last Answer : (4) Article 169 Explanation: Article 169 deals with abolition or creation of Legislative councils in states. Article 269 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to state.
Description : Which amidst the following States has a Legislative Council? (1) Bihar (2) Orissa (3) West Bengal (4) Punjab
Last Answer : (1) Bihar Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2011, six (out of twenty-eight) ... hold pending legal action; the state government has also expressed its opposition to the council's revival.
Description : If the posts of the President and Vicepresident fall vacant, who will act as the President of India? (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Union Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (3) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of India will act as the President of India if the post of the President and Vice President falls vacant. For instance, when Zakir Hussain died ... May, 1969, the then Vice President of India Mr. V. V. Giri became the acting President.
Description : Who appoints the judges of the Indian Supreme Court? (1) President (2) Chief Justice (3) prime Minister (4) Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: Subsequent to the rulings in the Three Judges Cases (1982, 1993, 1998), the President has to appoint judges who have been chosen by the Supreme Court's collegium - a ... administer oath to CJI. Recently, Justice JS Khehar sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India.