The Chief Minister of India
[Q:1] Consider the following statements: Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct?
- The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger than half of the legislative assembly of that particular State.
- The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State.
[A] 1 only
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] 2 only
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
[Q:2] Who among the following is the final authority to decide any question relating to the disqualification of a Member of a House of Legislature of a State?
[A] Governor
[B] Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
[C] Chief Minister
[D] High Court
[Q:3] A Money Bill can not be reintroduced in the State Legislative Assembly, without the :
[A] recommendation of the Parliament
[B] recommendation of the Governor of the State
[C] recommendation of the President
[D] recommendation of the special committee of Ministers
[Q:4] The State where there is no Legislative Council is :
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Rajasthan
[Q:5] In any State of India, Legislative Councils can be established or dissolved by the –
[A] The President, on the recommendation of the State Governor
[B] The Parliament
[C] The Parliament, after passing a resolution in this regard from the State Legislative Assembly
[D] The Governor, on the recommendation of the State Cabinet
[Q:6] After the constitution of Uttarakhand, how many Legislative Assembly seats have remained in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 401
[B] 403
[C] 402
[D] 404
[Q:7] Who can orders the end of the ongoing session of the State Legislative Assembly?
[A] The Governor
[B] The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
[C] The Chief Minister
[D] The Law Minister
[Q:8] What are the minimum age criteria for being a member of the State Legislative Assembly?
[A] 18 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 21 years
[D] not any specific age
[Q:9] In the State Secretariat, through which of the following, every file has to be sent to the Cabinet?
[A] The Departmental Secretary
[B] The Deputy Secretary
[C] The Under Secretary
[D] The Chief Secretary
[Q:10] Who determines the pay and allowances of Ministers in Chhattisgarh State?
[A] The Chief Minister
[B] The Cabinet
[C] The Governor
[D] The Legislative Assembly
[Q:11] Which is the Upper House of the State Legislatures in India?
[A] The Legislative Council
[B] The Legislative Committee
[C] The Governor’s Office
[D] None of these
[Q:12] Which one of the following legislative houses can be abolished?
[A] Lok Sabha
[B] Vidhan Parishad
[C] Vidhan Sabha
[D] Rajya Sabha
[Q:13] Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Whenever the State Legislative Assembly dissolves, the Speaker resigns from his post as soon as possible.
- No member of the State Legislative Assembly is liable to any legal proceeding for any voting or any statement done or said in the State Legislature.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
[Q:14] Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister of a State in India?
[A] Chief Justice of the High Court
[B] Governor of the State
[C] Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
[D] President of India
[Q:15] Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister?
[A] Article 153
[B] Article 164
[C] Article 170
[D] Article 171
[Q:16] If a Chief Minister loses the confidence of the Legislative Assembly, what must they do?
[A] Resign from office
[B] Request dissolution of the Assembly
[C] Approach the President
[D] Continue until removed by the Governor
[Q:17] In which of the following states does the Legislative Council exist?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Punjab
[Q:18] Who decides whether a bill in a state is a Money Bill?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
[D] State Finance Minister
[Q:19] Which body recommends the creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a state?
[A] State Cabinet
[B] Parliament directly
[C] State Legislative Assembly
[D] Governor
[Q:20] What is the minimum number of ministers (including the Chief Minister) a state can have?
[A] 5% of total MLAs
[B] 10% of total MLAs
[C] 12% of total MLAs
[D] There is no minimum number
[Q:21] Who presides over the meetings of the State Council of Ministers?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Speaker
[D] Leader of the Opposition
[Q:22] Which of the following is NOT a qualification to become Chief Minister?
[A] Must be a citizen of India
[B] Must be at least 25 years old
[C] Must be a member of either house of the state legislature
[D] Must have a law degree
[Q:23] In case of a hung assembly, who decides whom to invite first to form the government?
[A] Election Commission
[B] Chief Justice of the High Court
[C] Governor
[D] President of India
[Q:24] The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of:
[A] Governor
[B] President
[C] Speaker
[D] State Legislative Assembly
[Q:25] Which house has more power in the state’s law-making process?
[A] Legislative Council
[B] Legislative Assembly
[C] Both have equal powers
[D] Governor’s Office
[Q:26] The tenure of the Legislative Assembly in a state is normally:
[A] 4 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 6 years
[D] Until the Governor decides
[Q:27] What is the maximum size of the Council of Ministers in a state?
[A] 10% of MLAs
[B] 12% of MLAs
[C] 15% of MLAs
[D] 20% of MLAs
[Q:28] Which of these powers is NOT exercised by the Chief Minister?
[A] Advising the Governor on minister appointments
[B] Determining legislative agenda
[C] Dissolving the Legislative Assembly directly
[D] Acting as a link between Governor and Cabinet
[Q:29] The Chief Minister’s resignation leads to:
[A] Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly automatically
[B] Resignation of the entire Council of Ministers
[C] Governor taking over as Chief Minister
[D] Continuation of ministers without change
[Q:30] In which situation can the Governor dismiss a Chief Minister?
[A] Loss of majority in Assembly
[B] Violation of the Code of Conduct
[C] Poor economic performance
[D] Personal disagreement with CM
[Q:31] Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
[Q:32] The provision for Legislative Councils in states is given in which part of the Constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Part VII
[C] Part IX
[D] Part X
[Q:33] Which of these is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved?
[A] Legislative Assembly
[B] Legislative Council
[C] State Cabinet
[D] State Election Commission