UPSC Prelims Marathon 28 June - Governor and Cheif Minister

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Question No. 1

Consider the following:
1. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and the other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
2. As per Article 167 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the Chief Minister to furnish information relating to the state’s administration and legislative proposals whenever called for by the Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

With reference to the appointment of the Governor in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor is appointed by the President and not elected either directly or indirectly.
2.As per the Constitution, the Governor must be a citizen of India and must be at least 35 years of age.
3.The President is constitutionally bound to consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state while appointing the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to the conditions of the Governor’s office in India, consider the following statements:
1.A person appointed as Governor must resign from membership of Parliament or the State Legislature before assuming office.
2.The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court or, in his absence, the senior-most available judge of that court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

With reference to the executive powers of the Governor in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and the State Election Commissioner.
2.The Governor can remove the members of the State Public Service Commission.
3.The Governor is required to appoint a Tribal Welfare Minister in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

With reference to the powers and functions of the Chief Minister in Indian states, consider the following statements:
1.The Chief Minister acts as the Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Council concerned, holding the position by rotation for one year.
2.The Chief Minister can independently dissolve the State Legislative Assembly without the Governor’s approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the legislative powers of the Governor in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor can reserve a bill for the consideration of the President if it endangers the position of the State High Court.
2.The Governor is empowered to nominate one-sixth of the members of the State Legislative Assembly from among persons with expertise in cooperative movements and social service.
3.The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session, which must be approved within six weeks of reassembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to the powers of the Governor of a state in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities.
2.The Governor can introduce Money Bills in the State Legislature without any recommendation.
3.The Governor appoints district judges in consultation with the State High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to the constitutional position of the Governor in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in all matters, without exception.
2.The Constitution provides for both constitutional and situational discretion to the Governor in specific circumstances.
3.The decision of the Governor on whether a matter falls within his discretionary powers is final and cannot be challenged in court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister in Indian states:
Statement I: The Governor may appoint a person as Chief Minister even if they are not a member of the state legislature, provided the person gets elected to either House within six months.
Statement II: The Governor has absolute discretion in appointing the Chief Minister, even when a single party secures a clear majority in the legislative assembly.
Which one of the following is correct?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Question No. 10

With reference to the powers of the Chief Minister in Indian states, consider the following statements:
1.The Governor appoints ministers only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
2.The Chief Minister is the principal channel of communication between the Governor and the State Council of Ministers.
3.The resignation of any minister, including the Chief Minister, results in the automatic dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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