Indian Polity From M. Laxmikanth

Q.1

Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament by law may appoint the Governor of a state as the Administrator of an adjoining Union territory.
2. If a Governor of a State is appointed to act as an Administrator of an adjoining Union territory, he shall exercise his functions as such Administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ans .

2 only

Q.2

Consider the following statements:
1. As regards legislative powers, the Governor of a State is not a part of the State Legislature.
2. The Governor of a State has no emergency powers to meet the situation arising from external aggression.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ans .

Only 2

Q.3

Consider the following statements with respect to the powers of the Governor of a State:
1. The governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Assembly.
2. The Governor can adjourn the sittings of the State Assembly.
3. The Governor addresses the first session of the Legislative Assembly after elections.
4. The Governor causes to lay the annual budget in the State Assembly.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

1, 3 and 4

2 and 3

2 and 4

Ans .

1, 3 and 4

Q.4

Consider the following statements:
1. There is a bar to the selection of a Governor of a State from amongst the members of the Legislature of the State.
2. The original plan in the Draft Constitution of India was to have an elected Governor but in the Constituent Assembly it was replaced by the method of appointment by the President of India.
3. The method of appointment of a Governor of a State by the President of India is repugnant to the prevailing practice in the federal systems of the United States of America and Australia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

Ans .

2 and 3 only

Q.5

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

The Governor can issue ordinances when the Legislative Assembly is not in session or only when two Houses are not in session.

The Governor can at his discretion issue the ordinances whether the Assembly is in session or not.

The Governor must be satisfied that such circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action.

The Governor’s ordinance shall have the same force and effect as an Act of the Legislature.

Ans .

The Governor can at his discretion issue the ordinances whether the Assembly is in session or not.

Q.6

When a Bill passed by the State Legislature attempts to take away the powers of the High Court and is presented before the Governor for his assent, he:

May give his assent

May withhold his assent

Is bound to return the Bill for reconsideration

Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President

Ans .

Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President

Q.7

Which of the following are functions to which the scope of the discretionary powers of the Governor is limited?
1. The appointment of the Chief Minister
2. The dismissal of the Ministry
3. The dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
4. Assent to Bills
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

Ans .

1, 2 and 3

Q.8

Assertion (A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time.
Reason (R): Article 153 of the Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State.
Codes:

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Ans .

A is false but R is true

Q.9

The de-jure head of a State Government is the:

Chief Minister of the State

Law Minister of the State

Home Minister of the State

Governor of the State

Ans .

Governor of the State

Q.10

Consider the following statements:
The Governor of a State has the power to appoint:
1. Judges of the High Court
2. Members of the State Public Service Commission
3. Members of the State Finance Commission
4. The Accountant General
Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans .

2 and 3

Q.11

On receipt of the report from the Governor of a State that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President of India under Article 356:

Has to proclaim President’s Rule in the State

Has to dismiss the State Government and dissolve the Legislative Assembly

Has to dismiss the Government but keep that Legislative Assembly in a state of suspended animation

May refuse to impose President’s Rule in the State

Ans .

Has to proclaim President’s Rule in the State

Q.12

When can the Governor of a State issue an ordinance?

When the Union Government asks him to do so

Whenever there is a law and order problem in the State

Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed

Whenever the Judiciary advises him to do so

Ans .

Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed

Q.13

Consider the following statements:
Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor may:
1. Withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the State Legislature.
2. Reserve the Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.
3. Return a Bill, other than a Money Bill, for reconsideration of the legislature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Ans .

1, 2 and 3

Q.14

The correct constitutional position regarding the Governor is that the:

Governor acts on the advice of the Prime Minister

Governor acts on the advice of the President of India

Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister of the State

Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State

Ans .

Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State

Q.15

Assertion (A): The Draft Constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor.
Reason (R): The Constituent Assembly opted for the present system of appointment of the Governor by the President.
Codes:

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Ans .

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Q.16

Consider the following statements:
The Governor of a State: 1. Is vested with executive power under the Constitution of India
2. Is needed because of the federal structure of government
3. Was to be elected according to the original Draft Constitution of India
4. Is chosen only from among the categories laid down in the Constitution of India
Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 4

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

Ans .

1, 2 and 3

Q.17

In the performance of his duties and in the exercise of his powers, the Governor

Is answerable in a court of law

Is not answerable in a court of law

Can be impeached in the Vidhan Sabha

Is answerable to the Vidhan Sabha

Ans .

Is not answerable in a court of law

Q.18

Under Article 213, the Governor of a State is empowered to:

Exercise discretionary powers

Promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature

Appoint a Judge of the State High Court

Exercise his emergency powers

Ans .

Promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature

Q.19

On which of the following issues can a Governor make recommendation to the President?
1. Dismissal of the State Council of Ministers
2. Removal of the Judges of the High Court
3. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
4. Declaration of the breakdown of the Constitutional Machinery in the State
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

Ans .

1, 3 and 4

Q.20

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Governor.

Under Article 167 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Minister has to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation.

Once the Governor reserves a Bill for the consideration of the President, the subsequent enactment of the Bill is in the hands of the President and the Governor shall have no further part in its career.

The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and all executive actions of the State have to be taken in the name of the Governor.

Ans .

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Governor.

Q.21

In which one of the following states, it is not constitutionally obligatory for the Governor to appoint a minister in-charge of tribal affairs?

Bihar

Madhya Pradesh

Odisha

Jharkhand

Ans .

Bihar

Q.22

Consider the following matters:
1. Reservation of the State Bill for the consideration of the President
2. Delivery of Speech in the House of the Legislature
3. Recommendation to the President to impose the President’s Rule
Under Article 163 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is required to act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers; but in relation to which of the matters given above, the said rule is not applicable?

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

Only 2

Ans .

1 and 3

Q.23

Who of the following is not appointed by the Governor?

State Council of Ministers

State Advocate General

State Director General of Police

Members of State Public Service Commission

Ans .

State Director General of Police

Q.24

The Governor of a State may be removed from the office by the President:

At the request of the Chief Minister

On the advice of the Lok Ayukta

On the advice of the Union Cabinet

On the advice of the Attorney-General of India

Ans .

On the advice of the Union Cabinet

Q.25

Consider the following statements with respect to Governor of a State:
1. A Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
2. No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he has completed the age of thirty years.
3. The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any Court.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

1 and 3

Only 3

Ans .

1 and 3

Q.26

Assertion (A): Reservation of a State Bill for the assent of the President is a discretionary power of the Governor.
Reason (R): The President of India can disallow a Bill passed by a State Legislature or return it for reconsideration.
Codes:

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Ans .

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Q.27

Which one of the following is not correct in respect of the Governor’s Ordinance-making power?

It is exercised only when the Legislature is not in session.

It is a discretionary power which need not be exercised with the aid and advice of Ministers.

The Governor himself is competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.

The scope of the Ordinance-making power is limited to subjects in List II and List III of Schedule VII.

Ans .

It is a discretionary power which need not be exercised with the aid and advice of Ministers.

Q.28

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the State Governor can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President?

Article 169

Article 200

Article 201

Article 257

Ans .

Article 200

Q.29

Rules for more convenient transaction of business of the State Government are made by:

The Chief Secretary

A Committee of Secretaries

The Department of Home of the concerned State Government

The Governor

Ans .

The Governor

Q.30

Consider the following statements with regard to the powers enjoyed by the Governor of a State:
1. He addresses the Legislative Assembly of the State at the commencement of the first session of each year.
2. He can send messages to the Legislative Assembly with respect to a Bill pending in the Assembly at that time.
3. He can summon, prorogue and dissolve the Legislative Assembly of the State.
4. He can give assent to a Bill to curtail the powers of the State High Court.
Which of these are correct?

1 and 4

3 and 4

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

Ans .

1, 2 and 3

Q.31

Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments made it possible to appoint one person to hold the office of the Governor in two or more states simultaneously?

Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956

Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976

Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977

Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978

Ans .

Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956

Q.32

Which one of the following statements is correct?

The same person can be appointed as Governor of three states.

A Governor can be appointed only in consultation with the Chief Minister of the State concerned.

A Governor has no power to entrust any of the functions of the state to Government of India even with the latter’s consent.

Only a person who has completed 30 years of age can be appointed as Governor of a state

Ans .

The same person can be appointed as Governor of three states.

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