Governor of India
[Q:1] Which one of the following statements is correct?
[A] In India, the same person cannot be appointed as the Governor for two or more States at the same time.
[B] The judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court.
[C] No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.
[D] In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support.
[Q:2] A Governor can recommend for the President’s rule in the State:
[A] On the recommendation of the State Legislature
[B] On the recommendation of the President of India.
[C] On the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the State.
[D] If he thinks that the State not functioning as per the constitutional law and order of India.
[Q:3] As per Article 200 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state:
- Can stop his approval/permission/consent over any bill passed by the State Legislature.
- Can reserve a bill passed by the State Legislature for the President’s consideration.
- Can return any bill, if it’s not a Money Bill, to the legislature for reconsideration.
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[Q:4] When the same person is appointed as the Governor of two or more States, the emoluments and allowances payable shall be:
[A] as expressed the wish of the Governor
[B] as decided by the President
[C] as decided by the Home Ministry
[D] It shall be allocated among the States in such proportion as the President may by order determine
[Q:5] Which of the following is not true?
[A] The President or Governor is immune from legal action for official acts.
[B] No Court can compel a Governor to perform any duty.
[C] A two-month’s notice in writing must be delivered to a Governor for bringing civil proceedings in respect of their personal acts.
[D] Courts are empowered to inquire into the advice tendered by the ministers to the President or Governor.
[Q:6] The provision for the representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States is under:
[A] Article 330
[B] Article 331
[C] Article 332
[D] Article 333
[Q:7] The Governor of a State can act independently (without Cabinet consultation) in:
- asking for the state Government to prove its majority in state legislature.
- for dismissing the Chief-Minister
- for reserving any bill for the President’s consideration
- for sending back a proposal for reconsideration that has already passed in the legislature
- for receiving advice/guidance of the High Court.
[A] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[B] 2, 3, 4 and 5
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
[Q:8] The ‘Contingency Fund of State is handled by :
[A] The Governor of the State
[B] The Chief Minister of the State
[C] The Finance Minister of the State
[D] None of these
[Q:9] While drafting the Constitution, the actual provision of electing Governors had been ignored, because:
- It would have meant another election.
- The election would have based on major political issues.
- The elected Governor would consider himself superior to the Chief-Minister.
- The Governor had to work under the Parliamentary system.
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2, 3 and 4
[Q:10] Consider the following statements:
- The Governor shall take oath or affirmation before entering upon his office.
- The format of oath or affirmation is given in the Third Schedule of Indian Constitution.
- The Governor shall make and subscribe the oath or affirmation in the presence of Chief Justice of the High Court or in his absence senior most Judge of that Court.
- The process of oath and affirmation is given in the article 159 of the Indian Constitution.
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All of these
[Q:11] Who administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Governor?
[A] The President
[B] The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
[C] The Chief Justice of the High Court
[D] The Chief Minister
[Q:12] Under which Article of the Constitution can the Governor refer any bill for the approval of the President?
[A] Article 166
[B] Article 200
[C] Article 239
[D] Article 240
[Q:13] A Governor gets his salary and allowance :
[A] from the Consolidated fund of the State
[B] from the Consolidated fund of India
[C] from the Contingency fund of the State
[D] Both (a) and (b)
[Q:14] Which constitutional article states that the Governor holds office “during the pleasure of the President”?
[A] Article 153
[B] Article 156
[C] Article 159
[D] Article 160
[Q:15] Which of the following is not a discretionary power of the Governor?
[A] Reserving a bill for the President
[B] Dissolving the State Assembly
[C] Appointing the Chief Minister in a hung assembly
[D] Addressing the first session of the legislature
[Q:16] In case of a constitutional breakdown in a State, who sends the report to the President?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Speaker
[C] Governor
[D] State Cabinet
[Q:17] The minimum age to become a Governor in India is:
[A] 30 years
[B] 35 years
[C] 25 years
[D] 40 years
[Q:18] Which of the following is a correct statement about the Governor’s legislative powers?
[A] He can dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
[B] He can introduce a Money Bill.
[C] He summons and prorogues the State Assembly.
[D] He elects the Speaker.
[Q:19] Under which Article is the Governor empowered to grant pardons for offenses against State law?
[A] Article 161
[B] Article 72
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 163
[Q:20] Can a Governor be reappointed or transferred to another State?
[A] No
[B] Yes, only after a 5-year term
[C] Yes, at the discretion of the President
[D] Only on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
[Q:21] Which schedule of the Constitution contains the Governor’s oath?
[A] First Schedule
[B] Second Schedule
[C] Third Schedule
[D] Fourth Schedule
[Q:22] Who acts as the Governor when there is a vacancy or the Governor is absent?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Chief Secretary
[C] President of India
[D] Any person appointed by the President
[Q:23] Which of the following statements is false about the Governor?
[A] He is the constitutional head of the state
[B] He must be a member of the State Legislature
[C] He is appointed by the President
[D] He acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers
[Q:24] Who determines the conditions of service of the Governor?
[A] Parliament
[B] State Legislature
[C] President
[D] Constitution
[Q:25] Which of the following does not require the Governor’s assent to become law?
[A] Money Bill
[B] Appropriation Bill
[C] Constitutional Amendment Bill
[D] Ordinary Bill
[Q:26] Which Article empowers the Governor to address the Legislative Assembly?
[A] Article 172
[B] Article 175
[C] Article 176
[D] Article 177
[Q:27] When the State Legislature is not in session, the Governor can issue:
[A] Presidential Order
[B] State Writ
[C] Ordinance
[D] Executive Memo
[Q:28] Can the Governor be impeached?
[A] Yes, by the State Assembly
[B] Yes, by the Parliament
[C] No formal impeachment process exists
[D] Only by the Supreme Court
[Q:29] Which of these roles is exclusive to the Governor and not shared with the President?
[A] Power to appoint the Chief Minister
[B] Power to dissolve the Lok Sabha
[C] Power to summon the Rajya Sabha
[D] Power to appoint Supreme Court judges
[Q:30] Under normal circumstances, the Governor can nominate how many Anglo-Indians to the State Legislative Assembly?
[A] None
[B] One
[C] Two
[D] As many as he deems fit
[Q:31] Which of the following posts can a Governor hold concurrently?
[A] Vice President
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Governor of another State
[D] Judge of High Court
[Q:32] What is the tenure of the Governor mentioned in the Constitution?
[A] 3 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 4 years
[D] No fixed term
[Q:33] Which of the following conditions disqualifies a person from becoming Governor?
[A] Not being a graduate
[B] Being a member of Parliament
[C] Being a resident of another State
[D] Being 36 years old