1. Who appoints the Governor of a State in India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Minister
d) Vice-President
Answer: b) President
Explanation: Article 155 states that the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India.
2. The Governor holds office for a term of:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 156, the Governor is appointed for a term of 5 years, but he/she holds office at the pleasure of the President.
3. Minimum age to become a Governor is:
a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 25 years
d) 40 years
Answer: b) 35 years
Explanation: The minimum age to be appointed as a Governor is 35 years (Article 157).
4. A person can be appointed Governor for:
a) Only one state
b) Any number of states simultaneously
c) Maximum two states
d) Maximum three states
Answer: b) Any number of states simultaneously
Explanation: Article 153 allows one person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states.
5. The Governor’s oath is administered by:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Chief Minister
Answer: c) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation: Article 159 provides that the Chief Justice of the High Court of the state administers the oath to the Governor.
6. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the qualifications of the Governor?
a) 155
b) 156
c) 157
d) 158
Answer: c) 157
Explanation: Article 157 lays down the qualifications of a Governor.
7. The Governor is the:
a) Real head of the State
b) Nominal head of the State
c) Head of government
d) Head of judiciary
Answer: b) Nominal head of the State
Explanation: Like the President at the Centre, the Governor is the constitutional head of the State.
8. The Governor is removable by:
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) President
Explanation: Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
9. Which Article provides that the Governor shall be ineligible for being a member of Parliament or State Legislature?
a) 156
b) 158
c) 160
d) 162
Answer: b) 158
Explanation: Article 158 specifies conditions of the Governor’s office.
10. The Governor can send messages to:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) State Legislature
d) Both President and State Legislature
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 175 empowers the Governor to send messages to the State Legislature.
11. Who acts as Governor when the Governor is absent?
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) Chief Minister
c) Acting Governor appointed by President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) Acting Governor appointed by President
Explanation: President appoints an acting Governor when the office falls vacant or Governor is absent.
12. The executive power of the state is vested in:
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) State Legislature
d) High Court
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Article 154 vests the executive power of the state in the Governor.
13. Whose advice is the Governor bound to follow in state matters?
a) President
b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Explanation: Like the President, the Governor must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister (Article 163).
14. The Governor submits annual reports of the state to:
a) Prime Minister
b) State Legislature
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer: c) President
Explanation: The Governor submits reports on state administration and constitutional matters to the President.
15. Which Article gives the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions?
a) 161
b) 162
c) 163
d) 164
Answer: a) 161
Explanation: Article 161 provides this power to the Governor.
16. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State under which Article?
a) 163
b) 164
c) 165
d) 166
Answer: c) 165
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Advocate General under Article 165.
17. The Governor is a part of:
a) State Legislature
b) State Executive only
c) State Judiciary
d) Both State Legislature and State Executive
Answer: d) Both State Legislature and State Executive
Explanation: The Governor is the executive head and also a part of the State Legislature (Article 168).
18. In case of constitutional breakdown in a state, Governor recommends:
a) Judicial intervention
b) National Emergency
c) President’s Rule
d) Governor’s Rule
Answer: c) President’s Rule
Explanation: Under Article 356, the Governor reports to the President recommending President’s Rule.
19. Who addresses the first session of the State Legislature after each general election?
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor addresses the first session of the new legislature as per Article 176.
20. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly of a state?
a) 1 Anglo-Indian member
b) 2 Anglo-Indian members
c) 3 Anglo-Indian members
d) None
Answer: a) 1 Anglo-Indian member
Explanation: Earlier Article 333 empowered the Governor to nominate one Anglo-Indian member, but this was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment (2020).
21. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Council of a State?
a) 1/5th of total members
b) 1/6th of total members
c) 1/10th of total members
d) 1/3rd of total members
Answer: b) 1/6th of total members
Explanation: Article 171 allows the Governor to nominate 1/6th of the members of the Legislative Council.
22. Which Article empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances?
a) 212
b) 213
c) 214
d) 215
Answer: b) 213
Explanation: Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances when the Legislature is not in session.
23. The Governor acts as Chancellor of:
a) Central Universities
b) State Universities
c) Private Universities
d) All Universities in India
Answer: b) State Universities
Explanation: By convention, the Governor is the Chancellor of State Universities.
24. The salary of the Governor is decided by:
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Finance Commission
d) Union Cabinet
Answer: a) Parliament
Explanation: The Governor’s emoluments and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State but determined by Parliament.
25. The Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of:
a) State Legislature
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer: c) President
Explanation: Article 200 empowers the Governor to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President.
26. Who decides the disputes regarding the validity of Governor’s appointment?
a) Supreme Court
b) High Court
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer: a) Supreme Court
Explanation: Any dispute regarding Governor’s appointment can be challenged in the Supreme Court under Article 32.
27. The Governor is considered as:
a) Agent of the State
b) Agent of the Centre
c) Independent authority
d) Judicial authority
Answer: b) Agent of the Centre
Explanation: Though he is the head of the state, in practice, the Governor functions as the representative of the Central Government.
28. Which Article empowers the Governor to make rules for the convenient transaction of business of the state government?
a) 166
b) 167
c) 168
d) 169
Answer: a) 166
Explanation: Article 166 allows the Governor to make rules for the convenient transaction of business of the state government.
29. The Governor has the power to summon or prorogue the State Legislature under which Article?
a) 173
b) 174
c) 175
d) 176
Answer: b) 174
Explanation: Article 174 gives the Governor the power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Legislative Assembly.
30. The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly:
a) At any time on his own
b) On the advice of the Chief Minister
c) On the advice of the President
d) On the advice of the State High Court
Answer: b) On the advice of the Chief Minister
Explanation: The Governor normally dissolves the Assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister.
31. Which Article obligates the Chief Minister to communicate with the Governor?
a) 165
b) 166
c) 167
d) 168
Answer: c) 167
Explanation: Article 167 makes it the duty of the Chief Minister to furnish information to the Governor.
32. The Governor addresses the joint sitting of:
a) Both Houses of State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Lok Sabha only
d) Legislative Assembly only
Answer: a) Both Houses of State Legislature
Explanation: Article 176 provides that the Governor addresses both Houses of the State Legislature.
33. In case of a Bill passed by the State Legislature, the Governor may:
a) Give assent
b) Withhold assent
c) Reserve for President’s consideration
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Under Article 200, the Governor has all these options when a bill is presented to him.
34. The power of the Governor to reserve bills for President’s consideration is a:
a) Discretionary power
b) Executive power
c) Judicial power
d) Legislative power
Answer: a) Discretionary power
Explanation: Reserving bills for President’s consideration is a discretionary power of the Governor.
35. Which Constitutional Amendment made it mandatory for Governors to reserve bills that derogate the powers of the High Court?
a) 24th Amendment
b) 32nd Amendment
c) 42nd Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
Answer: c) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) made it obligatory for the Governor to reserve bills affecting High Court powers.
36. The ordinance promulgated by the Governor must be approved by the State Legislature within:
a) 3 months
b) 6 weeks
c) 6 months
d) 2 months
Answer: b) 6 weeks
Explanation: The ordinance must be approved by the State Legislature within six weeks of its reassembly (Article 213).
37. An ordinance promulgated by the Governor has:
a) Temporary effect
b) Permanent effect
c) Judicial effect
d) No effect until approved by President
Answer: a) Temporary effect
Explanation: Ordinances are temporary laws valid until approved by the State Legislature.
38. The Governor submits reports to the President under which Article?
a) 355
b) 356
c) 357
d) 358
Answer: b) 356
Explanation: Under Article 356, the Governor reports to the President if the constitutional machinery of the state has failed.
39. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) State Legislative Assembly
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164.
40. Who appoints the other ministers in the State Council of Ministers?
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor on advice of Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor on advice of Chief Minister
Explanation: Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164).
41. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State, who holds office:
a) For 5 years
b) During the pleasure of the Governor
c) For 6 years
d) Till 65 years of age
Answer: b) During the pleasure of the Governor
Explanation: The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor (Article 165).
42. The discretionary powers of the Governor are:
a) Sending reports under Article 356
b) Reserving certain bills for President’s consideration
c) Appointing Chief Minister when no party has majority
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: These are important discretionary powers of the Governor.
43. The Governor can recommend imposition of President’s Rule in the state under:
a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer: c) Article 356
Explanation: Article 356 allows the Governor to recommend President’s Rule.
44. The Governor of Assam has special responsibility regarding:
a) Scheduled Castes
b) Scheduled Tribes
c) Hill Areas
d) Tea Plantation workers
Answer: c) Hill Areas
Explanation: The Governor of Assam has special responsibility for the administration of Hill Areas (Article 371B).
45. In which state does the Governor have special responsibility with respect to law and order?
a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Manipur
d) Tripura
Answer: b) Nagaland
Explanation: The Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility regarding law and order (Article 371A).
46. In which state is the Governor vested with special powers for peace and development of tribal areas?
a) Manipur
b) Sikkim
c) Mizoram
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: d) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Article 371H gives the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh special responsibility for law and order.
47. Whose prior consent is needed for introducing a Bill affecting taxation in Scheduled Areas?
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor’s prior recommendation is necessary before such bills are introduced.
48. The Governor may act without the advice of the Council of Ministers in:
a) Appointment of Chief Minister in hung assembly
b) Dismissal of a government losing majority
c) Reservation of certain bills
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: These are situations where the Governor exercises discretion.
49. The Governor appoints the Chairman of:
a) State Finance Commission
b) State Election Commission
c) Public Service Commission
d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer: d) Both (a) and (c)
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chairman of the State Finance Commission (Article 243I) and State Public Service Commission (Article 316).
50. The Governor is not answerable to:
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Judiciary
Answer: a) State Legislature
Explanation: The Governor is not responsible to the State Legislature; he is accountable to the President.
51. Who decides the emoluments and allowances of the Governor?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) President
d) Finance Commission
Answer: a) Parliament
Explanation: The Governor’s emoluments and allowances are determined by Parliament and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
52. The oath of office to the Governor is administered by:
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Answer: a) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation: The Governor is administered oath by the Chief Justice of the State High Court (Article 159).
53. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly (if Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented)?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 5
d) 10
Answer: a) 1
Explanation: Under Article 333, the Governor may nominate one Anglo-Indian member to the Legislative Assembly.
54. The Governor nominates how many members to the Legislative Council?
a) 1/10th of total members
b) 1/6th of total members
c) 1/5th of total members
d) 1/8th of total members
Answer: b) 1/6th of total members
Explanation: Article 171 provides that 1/6th of the members of Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor.
55. The nominated members of Legislative Council are persons with special knowledge in:
a) Literature, science, art
b) Cooperative movement and social service
c) All of the above
d) None of the above
Answer: c) All of the above
Explanation: Governor nominates 1/6th members with expertise in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
56. Which Article gives the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment?
a) 161
b) 162
c) 163
d) 164
Answer: a) 161
Explanation: Article 161 gives the Governor power to grant pardons etc. for offences against laws relating to matters within the State’s executive power.
57. The Governor cannot grant pardon in case of:
a) Death sentence
b) Life imprisonment
c) Fines
d) Imprisonment up to 10 years
Answer: a) Death sentence
Explanation: Only the President (under Article 72) can grant pardon in case of a death sentence, not the Governor.
58. The Governor can recommend President’s Rule when:
a) State cannot be carried on in accordance with Constitution
b) Natural disaster occurs
c) Law and order issues arise
d) At the request of State Assembly
Answer: a) State cannot be carried on in accordance with Constitution
Explanation: Article 356 allows Governor to recommend President’s Rule when constitutional machinery fails in the state.
59. The Governor submits his resignation to:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Vice-President
Answer: a) President
Explanation: The Governor’s resignation is addressed to the President.
60. The Governor may promulgate ordinances during:
a) When Legislative Assembly is dissolved
b) When Legislative Assembly is not in session
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Only during National Emergency
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Ordinance power (Article 213) is exercised when the Assembly is not in session or dissolved.
61. The power of Governor to promulgate ordinances is similar to the power of:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: a) President
Explanation: The Governor’s ordinance-making power is analogous to the President’s ordinance-making power under Article 123.
62. Whose prior recommendation is needed for introduction of a Money Bill in State Legislature?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Money Bill can be introduced only with the Governor’s prior recommendation (Article 207).
63. The Governor has to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers except in:
a) Discretionary functions
b) Ordinance-making power
c) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
d) Appointment of Chief Minister
Answer: a) Discretionary functions
Explanation: The Governor acts on advice of Council of Ministers except in matters of discretion.
64. Which committee recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state?
a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) National Integration Council
Answer: a) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission recommended that Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state.
65. The Governor is vested with executive powers under:
a) Article 154
b) Article 155
c) Article 156
d) Article 157
Answer: a) Article 154
Explanation: Article 154 vests executive power of the State in the Governor.
66. Can the Governor be a member of either House of Parliament or State Legislature?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, only State Legislature
d) Yes, only Parliament
Answer: b) No
Explanation: The Governor cannot be a member of either Parliament or State Legislature; if such, he must resign before assuming office.
67. The Governor can nominate members of Legislative Assembly under Article:
a) 331
b) 333
c) 334
d) 335
Answer: b) 333
Explanation: Article 333 permits the Governor to nominate one Anglo-Indian member to the Assembly if community is not adequately represented.
68. The normal term of Governor is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: Article 156 provides that the Governor holds office for a term of five years, subject to President’s pleasure.
69. The Governor acts as Chancellor of:
a) State Universities
b) Central Universities
c) Private Universities
d) None of the above
Answer: a) State Universities
Explanation: By convention, the Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of state universities and appoints Vice-Chancellors.
70. Who can remove the Governor from office?
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) President
Explanation: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
71. The Governor is expected to act as a:
a) Neutral constitutional head
b) Political head
c) Independent ruler
d) Bureaucrat
Answer: a) Neutral constitutional head
Explanation: The Governor is expected to act as an impartial constitutional authority in the state.
72. The Governor’s ordinance-making power is subject to:
a) Approval of State Legislature
b) Approval of President
c) Approval of Supreme Court
d) Approval of Parliament
Answer: a) Approval of State Legislature
Explanation: Ordinances must be laid before the State Legislature and approved within six weeks.
73. The Governor has special responsibility regarding establishment of Tribal Councils in:
a) Mizoram
b) Meghalaya
c) Tripura
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Meghalaya
Explanation: Governor of Meghalaya has special powers regarding District and Regional Councils under Sixth Schedule.
74. Which Article deals with conditions of office of Governor?
a) 158
b) 159
c) 160
d) 161
Answer: a) 158
Explanation: Article 158 lays down conditions of office such as not being a member of Legislature or Parliament.
75. Which Article provides that the Governor shall not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature?
a) 158(2)
b) 159
c) 160
d) 161
Answer: a) 158(2)
Explanation: Article 158(2) specifically mentions that the Governor shall not be a member of Parliament or Legislature.
76. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: Under Article 164, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on his advice.
77. Who decides on questions related to the disqualification of members of the State Legislature (other than defection)?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) High Court
d) President
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: Under Article 192, the Governor decides disqualification of members of State Legislature, other than on grounds of defection.
78. Can the Governor be transferred from one state to another?
a) No
b) Yes, by the President
c) Only with consent of State Legislature
d) Only during Emergency
Answer: b) Yes, by the President
Explanation: The President can transfer a Governor from one state to another (e.g., Governors of smaller states often hold additional charge).
79. The Governor has a discretionary power in which of the following?
a) Appointment of Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority
b) Dismissal of government losing majority
c) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: In cases of hung assembly, loss of majority, or recommendation for dissolution, the Governor acts at his discretion.
80. The Governor is responsible to:
a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) President
d) People of State
Answer: c) President
Explanation: Governor is the representative of the President and responsible only to him.
81. Which Article says that the Governor must take an oath before entering office?
a) 159
b) 160
c) 161
d) 162
Answer: a) 159
Explanation: Article 159 provides for the oath of Governor administered by Chief Justice of High Court.
82. In which of the following states did the Governor’s role in hung assemblies become controversial?
a) Karnataka 2018
b) Goa 2017
c) Maharashtra 2019
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Governor’s discretionary role in government formation has been controversial in several states like Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.
83. Who can administer the oath of office to the Governor if the Chief Justice of High Court is unavailable?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Senior-most Judge of High Court
d) Chief Secretary
Answer: c) Senior-most Judge of High Court
Explanation: In absence of Chief Justice, the senior-most Judge of High Court administers the oath.
84. The Governor has to send which type of Bills to the President for assent?
a) Money Bills
b) Bills restricting freedom of trade between states
c) Bills regarding salaries of MLAs
d) Bills related to Panchayats
Answer: b) Bills restricting freedom of trade between states
Explanation: Article 304(b) requires Governor to reserve such Bills for President’s consideration.
85. Which Article deals with the contingency when Governor’s office falls vacant?
a) 160
b) 161
c) 162
d) 163
Answer: a) 160
Explanation: Article 160 allows President to make arrangements if Governor’s office is vacant.
86. Which committee recommended fixed tenure of Governors?
a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) Punchhi Commission
Explanation: The Punchhi Commission recommended fixed tenure and clearer guidelines for Governor’s role.
87. During whose tenure was the office of Governor most debated due to alleged misuse of Article 356?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Morarji Desai
d) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: b) Indira Gandhi
Explanation: During Indira Gandhi’s tenure, Article 356 was used extensively, raising concerns about the Governor’s role.
88. Who acts as Governor when the Governor is absent due to illness or leave?
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Any person appointed by President
Answer: d) Any person appointed by President
Explanation: Article 160 empowers President to make such arrangements.
89. Which Article empowers the Governor to address the State Legislature?
a) 174
b) 175
c) 176
d) 177
Answer: c) 176
Explanation: Article 176 gives Governor the power to address the first session of each year and new Assembly.
90. In case of a tie in Legislative Assembly, does the Governor have a casting vote?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, only in emergencies
d) Yes, if Speaker requests
Answer: b) No
Explanation: The Governor is not a member of Legislature and hence has no vote.
91. Which state’s Governor has special responsibility regarding law and order in tribal areas?
a) Nagaland
b) Mizoram
c) Assam
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer: d) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Governors of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh have special responsibilities regarding law and order and tribal areas.
92. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State under Article:
a) 165
b) 166
c) 167
d) 168
Answer: a) 165
Explanation: Article 165 provides for the Advocate General, appointed by the Governor.
93. The Governor has to lay which reports before the State Legislature?
a) CAG report on state accounts
b) Report of State Public Service Commission
c) Report of State Finance Commission
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Governor lays before Legislature reports like CAG, State PSC, and Finance Commission.
94. Who decides disputes regarding the Governor’s election or appointment?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) President
d) None, since Governor is appointed not elected
Answer: d) None, since Governor is appointed not elected
Explanation: Governor is appointed by President, not elected, hence no election disputes.
95. Which Article requires the Governor to act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers?
a) 163
b) 164
c) 165
d) 166
Answer: a) 163
Explanation: Article 163 mandates Governor to act on advice of Council of Ministers except in discretionary powers.
96. Who can remove the Governor before the expiry of his term?
a) State Legislature
b) Supreme Court
c) President
d) None of the above
Answer: c) President
Explanation: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and can be removed anytime.
97. The Governor is the ex-officio head of:
a) State Executive
b) State Legislature
c) State Judiciary
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer: a) State Executive
Explanation: The Governor is the constitutional head of the state executive.
98. Which Article deals with the Governor’s responsibility for reservation of Bills for President’s consideration?
a) 200
b) 201
c) 202
d) 203
Answer: b) 201
Explanation: Article 201 states that if a Bill is reserved for the President, he may assent or withhold it.
99. Which Article states that the Governor shall cause the state budget to be laid before the Legislature?
a) 202
b) 203
c) 204
d) 205
Answer: a) 202
Explanation: Article 202 provides for the annual financial statement (budget) to be laid before the Legislature by the Governor.
100. The Governor’s role is often described as:
a) Nominal head of the state
b) Real executive authority
c) Independent authority
d) Judicial authority
Answer: a) Nominal head of the state
Explanation: The Governor is a constitutional/nominal head, while the real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.