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 : 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) 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 : 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 : A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Justice of the ... of the concerned State (3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) the President
Last Answer : (2) the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State Explanation: A sitting judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.
Description : The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by - (1) President (2) Governor (3) Chief Justice of India (4) President on the advice of Governor of the state concerned and the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (4) President on the advice of Governor of the state concerned and the Chief Justice of India Explanation: Judges in High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.
Description : The Advocate General in each state is – (1) appointed by the Governor (2) appointed by the President (3) appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court (4) appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) appointed by the Governor Explanation: In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney ... is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for 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 : State Governor is appointed by - (1) Central Cabinet (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (4) President of India 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 : Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the - (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Law Minister
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme court as per the following procedure. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the ... of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.
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 : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The most senior judge In the Supreme Court is appointed by the President as the Chief Justice. Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 among the following are not appointed by the President of India? (1) Governors of States (2) Chief Justice and Judges of High Court (3) Vice-President (4) Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: The Vice President of India is the second-highest office in India, after the President. The Vice President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting ... , resignation, impeachment, or other situations leading to the vacancy in the Office of President.
Description : The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the: (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Parliament of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Serivice Commission, are appointed by the President of India.
Description : The state CIC/ IC are appointed by a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee b) The Governor on the recommendation of the a committee c) The chief justice of India d) The prime minister of India
Last Answer : b) The Governor on the recommendation of the a committee
Description : The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by - (1) the Chief Justice of the High Court (2) the Governor of the State (3) the President of India (4) the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 219 of Indian Constitution (Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts) every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court shall, ... him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
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 Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by – (1) The Chief Justice of High Court (2) The President of India (3) The Chief Justice of India (4) Governor of the State
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of High Court 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. They are administered oath of office by the Chief Justice of the concerned state High Court.
Description : A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to : (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Chief Justice of High Court (4) The Governor of the state
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
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 : The jurisdiction of state high court can be extended by (1) Parliament (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Governor of the state (4) The President of India.
Last Answer : (1) Parliament Explanation: The Parliament may make a provision for a common High Court for two or more States or extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to one or more Union Territories.
Description : There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of the – (1) Chief Justice of India (2) ChiefJustice of a High Court (3) Governor (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (3) Governor Explanation: The Governors and LieutenantGovernors are appointed by the President for a term of 5 years. The term of Governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated ... resignation by the governor. There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the President.
Description : Under the provisions of the Constitution of India, who is entitled to be consulted by the President of India in the matter of the appointments of the Judges of the High Court? (1) The Union Minister of ... (2) The Advocate General of the State (3) The Attorney-General of India (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (4) The Governor Explanation: Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "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.
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 is authorised to transfer the Judge of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Article 222 empowers the President to transfer judges from one High. Court to another. Clause (2) of this article goes on to provide that when a judge is so ... there is no real justification for granting such an allowance and it is accordingly proposed to omit clause.
Description : Who is authorized to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A collegium of judges of the Supreme Court. (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfer a judge from one high court to any other high court. When a judge has been or is ... commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, as a Judge of the other High Court.
Description : Who is empowered to transfer a Judge from one High Court to another High Court? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) President of India (3) Law Minister of India (4) The Union Cabinet
Last Answer : (2) President of India Explanation: Article 222 empowers the President to transfer judges from one High Court to another. Clause (2) of this article goes on to provide that when a judge is so transferred he shall be entitled to receive in addition to his salary a compensatory allowance.
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 will working as president in case absence of the president of state commission a) Governor b) Chief minister c) A sitting judge of High court d) Chief justice of highcourt
Last Answer : c) A sitting judge of High court
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 Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits his report relating to the accounts of the Union to the - (1) Finance Minister (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: As per Article 151 of Indian constitution, the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submit-ted to the ... reports relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State.
Description : A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (4) Chairman of the UPSC
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered ... any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
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.
Description : A judge of the Supreme Court may resign his office by written a letter to - (1) the Chief Justice (2) the President (3) the Prime Minister (4) the Law Minister
Last Answer : (2) the President Explanation: The Judge of the Supreme Court can tender his resignation by addressing a letter to President of India.
Description : The State Commission submits its annual report to the - (1) Governor (2) State Government (3) Chief Justice of the High Court (4) Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (1) Governor Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of the Public Service Commission at the Provincial level known as the State Public Service Commission and the ... where the advice of the commission was not accepted and the reason for such non acceptance.
Description : Which of the following statements about the Indian judiciary is true? (1) India has an integrated judiciary (2) The Judiciary in India is subordinate to the Executive (3) The Supreme Court is more powerful than Parliament (4) The Chief Justice of India appointed by the Prime Minister
Last Answer : 1) India has an integrated judiciary
Description : In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government? (1) In his discretion (2) In consultation with the Chief Justice of India (3) In consultation with the Government of the State (4) In consultation with the State Governor
Last Answer : (3) In consultation with the Government of the State Explanation: Article 258 of Indian constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the Government of a State, entrust either ... the Governor of a State to entrust State functions to the Central Government or its officers.
Description : Who is the Chief Law Officer of the Government of India? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The Registrar of the Supreme Court (3) The Law Minister of India (4) The Attorney General of India
Last Answer : (4) The Attorney General of India Explanation: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the ... the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Description : Who among the following appointed by the Governor can be removed by only the President of India? (A) Chief Minister of a State (B) A member of the State Public Service Commission (C) Advocate-General (D) Vice-Chancellor of a State University
Last Answer : (B) A member of the State Public Service Commission
Description : Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India? (A) Governors of the States (B) Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts (C) Vice-President (D) Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (C) Vice-President
Description : In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson of the State Commission, who can authorize one of the members to act as Chairperson? (1) The C hief Justice of the High Court (2) The President (3) The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (4) The Governor Explanation: In the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the chairperson of the state commission, The Governor can authorize one of the members to act as Chairperson.
Description : The chief information/Information commissioner shall be appointed by a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee b) The president of India c) The chief justice of India d) The prime minister of India
Last Answer : a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee
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 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.