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1. Who appoints the Governor of a State in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Minister
d) Vice-President
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 155 states that the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Governor holds office for a term of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer:<\/strong> c) 5 years
Explanation:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Minimum age to become a Governor is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 25 years
d) 40 years
Answer:<\/strong> b) 35 years
Explanation:<\/strong> The minimum age to be appointed as a Governor is 35 years (Article 157).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. A person can be appointed Governor for:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Only one state
b) Any number of states simultaneously
c) Maximum two states
d) Maximum three states
Answer:<\/strong> b) Any number of states simultaneously
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 153 allows one person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Governor\u2019s oath is administered by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Chief Minister
Answer:<\/strong> c) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 159 provides that the Chief Justice of the High Court of the state administers the oath to the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the qualifications of the Governor?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 155
b) 156
c) 157
d) 158
Answer:<\/strong> c) 157
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 157 lays down the qualifications of a Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Governor is the:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Real head of the State
b) Nominal head of the State
c) Head of government
d) Head of judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> b) Nominal head of the State
Explanation:<\/strong> Like the President at the Centre, the Governor is the constitutional head of the State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The Governor is removable by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Supreme Court
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Which Article provides that the Governor shall be ineligible for being a member of Parliament or State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 156
b) 158
c) 160
d) 162
Answer:<\/strong> b) 158
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 158 specifies conditions of the Governor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The Governor can send messages to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) State Legislature
d) Both President and State Legislature
Answer:<\/strong> c) State Legislature
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 175 empowers the Governor to send messages to the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Who acts as Governor when the Governor is absent?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) Chief Minister
c) Acting Governor appointed by President
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> c) Acting Governor appointed by President
Explanation:<\/strong> President appoints an acting Governor when the office falls vacant or Governor is absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The executive power of the state is vested in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) State Legislature
d) High Court
Answer:<\/strong> b) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 154 vests the executive power of the state in the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Whose advice is the Governor bound to follow in state matters?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Explanation:<\/strong> Like the President, the Governor must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister (Article 163).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. The Governor submits annual reports of the state to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Prime Minister
b) State Legislature
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer:<\/strong> c) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor submits reports on state administration and constitutional matters to the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which Article gives the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 161
b) 162
c) 163
d) 164
Answer:<\/strong> a) 161
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 161 provides this power to the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 163
b) 164
c) 165
d) 166
Answer:<\/strong> c) 165
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor appoints the Advocate General under Article 165.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The Governor is a part of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) State Executive only
c) State Judiciary
d) Both State Legislature and State Executive
Answer:<\/strong> d) Both State Legislature and State Executive
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is the executive head and also a part of the State Legislature (Article 168).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. In case of constitutional breakdown in a state, Governor recommends:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Judicial intervention
b) National Emergency
c) President\u2019s Rule
d) Governor\u2019s Rule
Answer:<\/strong> c) President\u2019s Rule
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 356, the Governor reports to the President recommending President\u2019s Rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Who addresses the first session of the State Legislature after each general election?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> c) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor addresses the first session of the new legislature as per Article 176.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly of a state?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1 Anglo-Indian member
b) 2 Anglo-Indian members
c) 3 Anglo-Indian members
d) None
Answer:<\/strong> a) 1 Anglo-Indian member
Explanation:<\/strong> Earlier Article 333 empowered the Governor to nominate one Anglo-Indian member, but this was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment (2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Council of a State?<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> b) 1\/6th of total members
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 171 allows the Governor to nominate 1\/6th of the members of the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Which Article empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 212
b) 213
c) 214
d) 215
Answer:<\/strong> b) 213
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances when the Legislature is not in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The Governor acts as Chancellor of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Central Universities
b) State Universities
c) Private Universities
d) All Universities in India
Answer:<\/strong> b) State Universities
Explanation:<\/strong> By convention, the Governor is the Chancellor of State Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. The salary of the Governor is decided by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Finance Commission
d) Union Cabinet
Answer:<\/strong> a) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor\u2019s emoluments and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State but determined by Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. The Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> c) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 200 empowers the Governor to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Who decides the disputes regarding the validity of Governor\u2019s appointment?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Supreme Court
b) High Court
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> a) Supreme Court
Explanation:<\/strong> Any dispute regarding Governor\u2019s appointment can be challenged in the Supreme Court under Article 32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. The Governor is considered as:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Agent of the State
b) Agent of the Centre
c) Independent authority
d) Judicial authority
Answer:<\/strong> b) Agent of the Centre
Explanation:<\/strong> Though he is the head of the state, in practice, the Governor functions as the representative of the Central Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which Article empowers the Governor to make rules for the convenient transaction of business of the state government?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 166
b) 167
c) 168
d) 169
Answer:<\/strong> a) 166
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 166 allows the Governor to make rules for the convenient transaction of business of the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. The Governor has the power to summon or prorogue the State Legislature under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 173
b) 174
c) 175
d) 176
Answer:<\/strong> b) 174
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 174 gives the Governor the power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly:<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> b) On the advice of the Chief Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor normally dissolves the Assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which Article obligates the Chief Minister to communicate with the Governor?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 165
b) 166
c) 167
d) 168
Answer:<\/strong> c) 167
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 167 makes it the duty of the Chief Minister to furnish information to the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The Governor addresses the joint sitting of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Both Houses of State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Lok Sabha only
d) Legislative Assembly only
Answer:<\/strong> a) Both Houses of State Legislature
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 176 provides that the Governor addresses both Houses of the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. In case of a Bill passed by the State Legislature, the Governor may:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Give assent
b) Withhold assent
c) Reserve for President\u2019s consideration
d) All of the above
Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 200, the Governor has all these options when a bill is presented to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The power of the Governor to reserve bills for President\u2019s consideration is a:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Discretionary power
b) Executive power
c) Judicial power
d) Legislative power
Answer:<\/strong> a) Discretionary power
Explanation:<\/strong> Reserving bills for President\u2019s consideration is a discretionary power of the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which Constitutional Amendment made it mandatory for Governors to reserve bills that derogate the powers of the High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 24th Amendment
b) 32nd Amendment
c) 42nd Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
Answer:<\/strong> c) 42nd Amendment
Explanation:<\/strong> The 42nd Amendment (1976) made it obligatory for the Governor to reserve bills affecting High Court powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The ordinance promulgated by the Governor must be approved by the State Legislature within:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 months
b) 6 weeks
c) 6 months
d) 2 months
Answer:<\/strong> b) 6 weeks
Explanation:<\/strong> The ordinance must be approved by the State Legislature within six weeks of its reassembly (Article 213).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. An ordinance promulgated by the Governor has:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Temporary effect
b) Permanent effect
c) Judicial effect
d) No effect until approved by President
Answer:<\/strong> a) Temporary effect
Explanation:<\/strong> Ordinances are temporary laws valid until approved by the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The Governor submits reports to the President under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 355
b) 356
c) 357
d) 358
Answer:<\/strong> b) 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 356, the Governor reports to the President if the constitutional machinery of the state has failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) State Legislative Assembly
Answer:<\/strong> b) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Who appoints the other ministers in the State Council of Ministers?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor on advice of Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer:<\/strong> c) Governor on advice of Chief Minister
Explanation:<\/strong> Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State, who holds office:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) For 5 years
b) During the pleasure of the Governor
c) For 6 years
d) Till 65 years of age
Answer:<\/strong> b) During the pleasure of the Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor (Article 165).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. The discretionary powers of the Governor are:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sending reports under Article 356
b) Reserving certain bills for President\u2019s consideration
c) Appointing Chief Minister when no party has majority
d) All of the above
Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> These are important discretionary powers of the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. The Governor can recommend imposition of President\u2019s Rule in the state under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 352
b) Article 355
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 356
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356 allows the Governor to recommend President\u2019s Rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. The Governor of Assam has special responsibility regarding:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Scheduled Castes
b) Scheduled Tribes
c) Hill Areas
d) Tea Plantation workers
Answer:<\/strong> c) Hill Areas
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor of Assam has special responsibility for the administration of Hill Areas (Article 371B).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. In which state does the Governor have special responsibility with respect to law and order?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Manipur
d) Tripura
Answer:<\/strong> b) Nagaland
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility regarding law and order (Article 371A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. In which state is the Governor vested with special powers for peace and development of tribal areas?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Manipur
b) Sikkim
c) Mizoram
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:<\/strong> d) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 371H gives the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh special responsibility for law and order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Whose prior consent is needed for introducing a Bill affecting taxation in Scheduled Areas?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer:<\/strong> c) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor\u2019s prior recommendation is necessary before such bills are introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. The Governor may act without the advice of the Council of Ministers in:<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> These are situations where the Governor exercises discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The Governor appoints the Chairman of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Finance Commission
b) State Election Commission
c) Public Service Commission
d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer:<\/strong> d) Both (a) and (c)
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor appoints the Chairman of the State Finance Commission (Article 243I) and State Public Service Commission (Article 316).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. The Governor is not answerable to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> a) State Legislature
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is not responsible to the State Legislature; he is accountable to the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Who decides the emoluments and allowances of the Governor?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) President
d) Finance Commission
Answer:<\/strong> a) Parliament
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor\u2019s emoluments and allowances are determined by Parliament and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The oath of office to the Governor is administered by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Answer:<\/strong> a) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is administered oath by the Chief Justice of the State High Court (Article 159).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The Governor can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly (if Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented)?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1
b) 2
c) 5
d) 10
Answer:<\/strong> a) 1
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 333, the Governor may nominate one Anglo-Indian member to the Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The Governor nominates how many members to the Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> b) 1\/6th of total members
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 171 provides that 1\/6th of the members of Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The nominated members of Legislative Council are persons with special knowledge in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Literature, science, art
b) Cooperative movement and social service
c) All of the above
d) None of the above
Answer:<\/strong> c) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor nominates 1\/6th members with expertise in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Which Article gives the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 161
b) 162
c) 163
d) 164
Answer:<\/strong> a) 161
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 161 gives the Governor power to grant pardons etc. for offences against laws relating to matters within the State\u2019s executive power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. The Governor cannot grant pardon in case of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Death sentence
b) Life imprisonment
c) Fines
d) Imprisonment up to 10 years
Answer:<\/strong> a) Death sentence
Explanation:<\/strong> Only the President (under Article 72) can grant pardon in case of a death sentence, not the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The Governor can recommend President\u2019s Rule when:<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> a) State cannot be carried on in accordance with Constitution
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356 allows Governor to recommend President\u2019s Rule when constitutional machinery fails in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The Governor submits his resignation to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Vice-President
Answer:<\/strong> a) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor\u2019s resignation is addressed to the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The Governor may promulgate ordinances during:<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:<\/strong> Ordinance power (Article 213) is exercised when the Assembly is not in session or dissolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The power of Governor to promulgate ordinances is similar to the power of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer:<\/strong> a) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor\u2019s ordinance-making power is analogous to the President\u2019s ordinance-making power under Article 123.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Whose prior recommendation is needed for introduction of a Money Bill in State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Speaker
Answer:<\/strong> b) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> Money Bill can be introduced only with the Governor\u2019s prior recommendation (Article 207).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. The Governor has to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers except in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Discretionary functions
b) Ordinance-making power
c) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
d) Appointment of Chief Minister
Answer:<\/strong> a) Discretionary functions
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor acts on advice of Council of Ministers except in matters of discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Which committee recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) National Integration Council
Answer:<\/strong> a) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sarkaria Commission recommended that Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. The Governor is vested with executive powers under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 154
b) Article 155
c) Article 156
d) Article 157
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 154
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 154 vests executive power of the State in the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Can the Governor be a member of either House of Parliament or State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, only State Legislature
d) Yes, only Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> b) No
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor cannot be a member of either Parliament or State Legislature; if such, he must resign before assuming office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The Governor can nominate members of Legislative Assembly under Article:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 331
b) 333
c) 334
d) 335
Answer:<\/strong> b) 333
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 333 permits the Governor to nominate one Anglo-Indian member to the Assembly if community is not adequately represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The normal term of Governor is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer:<\/strong> c) 5 years
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 156 provides that the Governor holds office for a term of five years, subject to President\u2019s pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. The Governor acts as Chancellor of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Universities
b) Central Universities
c) Private Universities
d) None of the above
Answer:<\/strong> a) State Universities
Explanation:<\/strong> By convention, the Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of state universities and appoints Vice-Chancellors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Who can remove the Governor from office?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Prime Minister
Answer:<\/strong> b) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The Governor is expected to act as a:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Neutral constitutional head
b) Political head
c) Independent ruler
d) Bureaucrat
Answer:<\/strong> a) Neutral constitutional head
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is expected to act as an impartial constitutional authority in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. The Governor\u2019s ordinance-making power is subject to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Approval of State Legislature
b) Approval of President
c) Approval of Supreme Court
d) Approval of Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> a) Approval of State Legislature
Explanation:<\/strong> Ordinances must be laid before the State Legislature and approved within six weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The Governor has special responsibility regarding establishment of Tribal Councils in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Mizoram
b) Meghalaya
c) Tripura
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:<\/strong> b) Meghalaya
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor of Meghalaya has special powers regarding District and Regional Councils under Sixth Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Which Article deals with conditions of office of Governor?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 158
b) 159
c) 160
d) 161
Answer:<\/strong> a) 158
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 158 lays down conditions of office such as not being a member of Legislature or Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which Article provides that the Governor shall not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 158(2)
b) 159
c) 160
d) 161
Answer:<\/strong> a) 158(2)
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 158(2) specifically mentions that the Governor shall not be a member of Parliament or Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer:<\/strong> c) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 164, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on his advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. Who decides on questions related to the disqualification of members of the State Legislature (other than defection)?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) High Court
d) President
Answer:<\/strong> a) Governor
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 192, the Governor decides disqualification of members of State Legislature, other than on grounds of defection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Can the Governor be transferred from one state to another?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) No
b) Yes, by the President
c) Only with consent of State Legislature
d) Only during Emergency
Answer:<\/strong> b) Yes, by the President
Explanation:<\/strong> The President can transfer a Governor from one state to another (e.g., Governors of smaller states often hold additional charge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Governor has a discretionary power in which of the following?<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> In cases of hung assembly, loss of majority, or recommendation for dissolution, the Governor acts at his discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The Governor is responsible to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) President
d) People of State
Answer:<\/strong> c) President
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor is the representative of the President and responsible only to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Which Article says that the Governor must take an oath before entering office?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 159
b) 160
c) 161
d) 162
Answer:<\/strong> a) 159
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 159 provides for the oath of Governor administered by Chief Justice of High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. In which of the following states did the Governor\u2019s role in hung assemblies become controversial?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Karnataka 2018
b) Goa 2017
c) Maharashtra 2019
d) All of the above
Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor\u2019s discretionary role in government formation has been controversial in several states like Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Who can administer the oath of office to the Governor if the Chief Justice of High Court is unavailable?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Senior-most Judge of High Court
d) Chief Secretary
Answer:<\/strong> c) Senior-most Judge of High Court
Explanation:<\/strong> In absence of Chief Justice, the senior-most Judge of High Court administers the oath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The Governor has to send which type of Bills to the President for assent?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Money Bills
b) Bills restricting freedom of trade between states
c) Bills regarding salaries of MLAs
d) Bills related to Panchayats
Answer:<\/strong> b) Bills restricting freedom of trade between states
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 304(b) requires Governor to reserve such Bills for President\u2019s consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Which Article deals with the contingency when Governor\u2019s office falls vacant?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 160
b) 161
c) 162
d) 163
Answer:<\/strong> a) 160
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 160 allows President to make arrangements if Governor\u2019s office is vacant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Which committee recommended fixed tenure of Governors?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sarkaria Commission
b) Punchhi Commission
c) Rajamannar Committee
d) NITI Aayog
Answer:<\/strong> b) Punchhi Commission
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punchhi Commission recommended fixed tenure and clearer guidelines for Governor\u2019s role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. During whose tenure was the office of Governor most debated due to alleged misuse of Article 356?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Morarji Desai
d) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer:<\/strong> b) Indira Gandhi
Explanation:<\/strong> During Indira Gandhi\u2019s tenure, Article 356 was used extensively, raising concerns about the Governor\u2019s role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Who acts as Governor when the Governor is absent due to illness or leave?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Any person appointed by President
Answer:<\/strong> d) Any person appointed by President
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 160 empowers President to make such arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Which Article empowers the Governor to address the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 174
b) 175
c) 176
d) 177
Answer:<\/strong> c) 176
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 176 gives Governor the power to address the first session of each year and new Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. In case of a tie in Legislative Assembly, does the Governor have a casting vote?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, only in emergencies
d) Yes, if Speaker requests
Answer:<\/strong> b) No
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is not a member of Legislature and hence has no vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Which state\u2019s Governor has special responsibility regarding law and order in tribal areas?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Nagaland
b) Mizoram
c) Assam
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:<\/strong> d) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:<\/strong> Governors of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh have special responsibilities regarding law and order and tribal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State under Article:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 165
b) 166
c) 167
d) 168
Answer:<\/strong> a) 165
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 165 provides for the Advocate General, appointed by the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. The Governor has to lay which reports before the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
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:<\/strong> d) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor lays before Legislature reports like CAG, State PSC, and Finance Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Who decides disputes regarding the Governor\u2019s election or appointment?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) President
d) None, since Governor is appointed not elected
Answer:<\/strong> d) None, since Governor is appointed not elected
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor is appointed by President, not elected, hence no election disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. Which Article requires the Governor to act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 163
b) 164
c) 165
d) 166
Answer:<\/strong> a) 163
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 163 mandates Governor to act on advice of Council of Ministers except in discretionary powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Who can remove the Governor before the expiry of his term?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Legislature
b) Supreme Court
c) President
d) None of the above
Answer:<\/strong> c) President
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and can be removed anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The Governor is the ex-officio head of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State Executive
b) State Legislature
c) State Judiciary
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:<\/strong> a) State Executive
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is the constitutional head of the state executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which Article deals with the Governor\u2019s responsibility for reservation of Bills for President\u2019s consideration?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 200
b) 201
c) 202
d) 203
Answer:<\/strong> b) 201
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 201 states that if a Bill is reserved for the President, he may assent or withhold it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. Which Article states that the Governor shall cause the state budget to be laid before the Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 202
b) 203
c) 204
d) 205
Answer:<\/strong> a) 202
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 202 provides for the annual financial statement (budget) to be laid before the Legislature by the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The Governor\u2019s role is often described as:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Nominal head of the state
b) Real executive authority
c) Independent authority
d) Judicial authority
Answer:<\/strong> a) Nominal head of the state
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor is a constitutional\/nominal head, while the real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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