UPSC Prelims Marathon 18th July – Governor & Chief Minister – 2024

Consider the following statements:
1.The governor is the chief executive head of the state.
2.The governor acts as an agent of the central government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states?

Which of the following is/are executive functions of governor?
1.He appoints the chief minister and other ministers.
2.He appoints the advocate general of a state and determines his remuneration.
3.He can make rules specifying how the Orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding “Chief Minister”:
1.The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister.
2.Article 154 says that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following legislative powers enjoyed by chief minister?
1.He advises the governor on the summoning and proroguing of the state legislature sessions.
2.He can recommend the dissolution of the legislative assembly to the governor at any time.
3.He announces the government policies on the floor of the house.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following functions are performed by the chief minister?
1.He is the chairman of the State Planning Board.
2.He acts as a vice-chairman of the concerned zonal council by rotation.
3.He is a member of the Inter-State Council.
How many of the statements given above are correct?