Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian Polity & Governance asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Who among the following is NOT appointed by the Governor of a State?
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State: 1. He is appointed by the President. 2. He holds office during the pleasure of the President. 3. The executive power of the State is vested in him. 4. He normally holds office for five years. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code :
Who among the following Governors of Madhya Pradesh served as the Chief Minister of Haryana?
The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to-
An ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a State must be approved by-
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution can the Governor of a State promulgate ordinances during the recess of the legislature?
Under which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution can the Governor reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
The Governor of a State can act independently of the advice of the Council of Ministers- 1. To ask the government to prove its majority in the Legislative Assembly. 2. To dismiss a Chief Minister. 3. To reserve a bill for the consideration of the President of India. 4. To return a bill passed by the legislature for reconsideration. 5. To seek advice from the High Court. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Code :
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule. 2. Appointing the Ministers. 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India. 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The designation of the executive head of Jammu and Kashmir was changed from 'Sadar-e-Riyasat' to 'Governor' in 1965 by-
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Governor empowered to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature?
Every year on 13th February, National Women's Day is celebrated in memory of-
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
Which one of the following statements is correct?
When the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more States, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be-
Which of the following is NOT true?
Consider the following statements and select your answer from the code given below: 1. The Governor has no power to appoint judges of the High Court. 2. He is not a part of the Legislature. 3. He has the power to nominate certain members to the Legislative Council. 4. He possesses no judicial powers. Code :
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India lays down the qualifications for appointment as a Governor of a State in India?
Consider the following and select the correct answer using the codes given below: (1) The Governor shall take an oath or affirmation before entering upon his office. (2) The form of oath or affirmation is contained in the Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (3) The Governor shall make and subscribe the oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court or, in his absence, the senior-most judge available. (4) The procedure of oath or affirmation is given in Article 159 of the Indian Constitution. Code :
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India: 1. He must be a citizen of India by birth. 2. He must have completed the age of 35 years. 3. He must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. 4. He may be appointed as Governor for two or more States. Among these-
The appointment of a Governor in a State is made under which Article of the Constitution?
Who among the following appoints the Governor?
The original plan in the Draft Constitution for having elected Governors was dropped because - 1. It would mean another election 2. The election would have been fought on major political issues 3. The elected Governor would consider himself superior to the Chief Minister 4. The Governor had to function under the parliamentary system Which of these statements are correct?
The Governor of a State is appointed by-
Who is the executive head / constitutional head of the State Government?