UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The State Judiciary Question Bank

done Governor Total Questions - 32

• question_answer1)
   

  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?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer2)

  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?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer3)

  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?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer4)

  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?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer5)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The Governor can issue ordinances when the Legislative Assembly is not in session or only when two Houses are not in session. done clear
  B)
   The Governor can at his discretion issue the ordinances whether the Assembly is in session or not. done clear
  C)
   The Governor must be satisfied that such circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action. done clear
  D)
   The Governor's ordinance shall have the same force and effect as an Act of the Legislature. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer6)
  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:
  A)
   May give his assent done clear
  B)
   May withhold his assent done clear
  C)
   Is bound to return the Bill for reconsideration done clear
  D)
   Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer7)

  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:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer8)

  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:                                              
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer9)
  The de-jure head of a State Government is the:
  A)
   Chief Minister of the State                done clear
  B)
   Law Minister of the State done clear
  C)
   Home Minister of the State               done clear
  D)
   Governor of the State done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer10)

  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?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer11)
  On receipt of the report from the Governor of a State that the Government of the State cannot be earner on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President of India under Article 356:
  A)
   Has to proclaim President's Rule in the State done clear
  B)
   Has to dismiss the State Government and dissolve the Legislative Assembly done clear
  C)
   Has to dismiss the Government but keep that Legislative Assembly in a state of suspended animation done clear
  D)
   May refuse to impose President's Rule in the State done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer12)
  When can the Governor of a State issue an ordinance?
  A)
   When the Union Government asks him to do so done clear
  B)
   Whenever there is a law and order problem in the State                                     done clear
  C)
   Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed                                                                          done clear
  D)
   Whenever the Judiciary advises him to do so done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer13)

  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?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer14)
  The correct constitutional position regarding the Governor is that the:
  A)
   Governor acts on the advice of the Prime Minister done clear
  B)
   Governor acts on the advice of the President of India done clear
  C)
   Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister of the State done clear
  D)
   Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer15)

  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:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer16)

  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?
  A)
   1 and 4            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer17)
  In the performance of his duties and in the exercise of his powers, the Governor
  A)
   Is answerable in a court of law            done clear
  B)
   Is not answerable in a court of law done clear
  C)
   Can be impeached in the Vidhan Sabha    done clear
  D)
   Is answerable to the Vidhan Sabha done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer18)
  Under Article 213, the Governor of a State is empowered to:
  A)
   Exercise discretionary powers done clear
  B)
   Promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature done clear
  C)
   Appoint a Judge of the State High Court done clear
  D)
   Exercise his emergency powers done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer19)

  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:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4         done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer20)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Governor. done clear
  B)
   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. done clear
  C)
   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. done clear
  D)
   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. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer21)
  In which one of the following states, it is not constitutionally obligatory for the Governor to appoint a minister in-charge of tribal affairs?
  A)
   Bihar    done clear
  B)
   Madhya Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Odisha             done clear
  D)
   Jharkhand done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer22)

  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?

  A)
   1 and 3 done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   Only 2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer23)
  Who of the following is not appointed by the Governor?
  A)
   State Council of Ministers done clear
  B)
   State Advocate General done clear
  C)
   State Director General of Police done clear
  D)
   Members of State Public Service Commission done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer24)
  The Governor of a State may be removed from the office by the President:
  A)
   At the request of the Chief Minister done clear
  B)
   On the advice of the Lok Ayukta done clear
  C)
   On the advice of the Union Cabinet done clear
  D)
   On the advice of the Attorney-General of India done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer25)

  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?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 done clear
  D)
   Only 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer26)

  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:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer27)
  Which one of the following is not correct in respect of the Governor's Ordinance-making power?
  A)
   It is exercised only when the Legislature is not in session. done clear
  B)
   It is a discretionary power which need not be exercised with the aid and advice of Ministers. done clear
  C)
   The Governor himself is competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time. done clear
  D)
   The scope of the Ordinance-making power is limited to subjects in List II and List III of Schedule VII. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer28)
  Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the State Governor can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President?
  A)
   Article 169                    done clear
  B)
   Article 200 done clear
  C)
   Article 201                    done clear
  D)
   Article 257 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer29)
  Rules for more convenient transaction of business of the State Government are made by:
  A)
   The Chief Secretary done clear
  B)
   A Committee of Secretaries done clear
  C)
   The Department of Home of the concerned State Government done clear
  D)
   The Governor done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer30)

  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?
  A)
   1 and 4            done clear
  B)
   3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 2            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer31)
  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?
  A)
   Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 done clear
  B)
   Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 done clear
  C)
   Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977 done clear
  D)
   Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer32)
  Which one of the following statements is correct?
  A)
   The same person can be appointed as Governor of three states. done clear
  B)
   A Governor can be appointed only in consultation with the Chief Minister of the State concerned. done clear
  C)
   A Governor has no power to entrust any of the functions of the state to Government of India even with the latter's consent. done clear
  D)
   Only a person who has completed 30 years of age can be appointed as Governor of a state. done clear
  View Solution play_arrow