This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Executive > State > The State Executive – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The State Executive Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law, the State Legislative Council: A) Has to agree to the Bill. B) May delay it for a maximum period of four months. C) May disagree to its provisions, in which case a joint sitting is called. D) Has nothing to do. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May delay it for a maximum period of four months. 2. The number of seats in Vidhan Sabha is: A) To be not more than five hundred and not less than 60. B) To be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats. C) To be not more than.600 and not less than 500. D) Varies from Vidhan Sabha to Vidhan Sabha. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats. 3. The Vidhan Sabha is: A) The permanent house' of State Legislature. B) Indirectly elected. C) Subject to dissolution. D) Has little importance in the State Government. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subject to dissolution. 4. The Central Government can assign any function to the States: A) On the directive of the President. B) On the recommendation of Parliament. C) Any time it wishes to do so. D) With the consent of the State Government. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With the consent of the State Government. 5. The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include: A) Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency. B) Parliament's authority to make Laws on State subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution. C) The Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature. D) The Governor's power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature. 6. The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by: A) Parliament. B) State legislature. C) President. D) No one. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State legislature. 7. The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the: [Railways 1994] A) State Legislative Assembly alone. B) Parliament alone. C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature. D) President on recommendation of the Governor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature. 8. The Chairman of the legislative Council is: A) Appointed by the Governor. B) The Governor (ex-officio). C) Elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves. D) Appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves. 9. While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is: A) Constitutionally imperative. B) A matter of convention. C) Because Parliament has legislated to the effect. D) A duty of the President. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A matter of convention. 10. The membership of a State Legislative Council: A) Shall not be more than membership of the Assembly. B) Shall not be less than 40. C) Shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha. D) Both A and B are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both A and B are true. 11. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor? A) He should be a citizen of India. B) He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed. C) He must have completed the age of 35 years. D) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He should be a domicile of the State to which he is being appointed. 12. When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions until a new Governor is appointed? [Asstt Grade 1992] A) Secretary General of the Governor. B) A person designated by State Cabinet. C) Chief Justice of the High Court. D) Advocate General of the State. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chief Justice of the High Court. 13. The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has: A) A separate Defence Force. B) A separate Constitution. C) A separature Judiciary. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A separate Constitution. 14. Mark the most correct response: A) No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or to perform or not to perform any duty. B) The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office. C) Both above statements are correct. D) Statement A is correct while B is not. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statement A is correct while B is not. 15. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir? A) Chief Minister of the State. B) Chief Justice of the High Court. C) President. D) Prime Minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President. 16. The President can directly disallow a State Legislation: A) In case of any bill. B) In case of money bills. C) In case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent. D) Both B and C above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In case of bills reserved by the Governor for President's assent. 17. 1/12th of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are to be elected: A) From a graduate constituency. B) Amongst the graduate universities of the State. C) From the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) From the graduates of any university in any State of India, who have been residing in the State and who have been graduate of at least three years standing. 18. The question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature shall be decided by: A) The Governor in consultation with the President. B) The Governor in consultation with the Election Commission. C) State Legislative Council. D) State Legislative Assembly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Governor in consultation with the Election Commission. 19. The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is: A) A year. B) Six months. C) Three months. D) Indefinite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Six months. 20. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is: A) Power of impeachment. B) Nomination of members. C) Tenure of membership. D) Indirect election. 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