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Indian Polity PYQ – State Executive – 32 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

ARGS – 2020

'In a situation of political breakdown in the state the Governor should explore all the possibilities of having a majority Government' was said by

Correct Answer: A [Sarkaria Commission]

Explanation:

The Sarkaria Commission advised that in a political breakdown the Governor should first explore every possibility of a majority government before resorting to Article 356.

Who is the Head of State in India?

Correct Answer: D [None of the above]

Explanation:

The President is the Head of State under Articles 52-53, so none of the options listed in the question (which excluded the President) is correct.

VAS AHGS – 2020

The Governor of state is appointed by

Correct Answer: A [The President]

Explanation:

Under Article 155, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President by a warrant under his hand and seal.

GSCE – 2021

Who among the following recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state?

Correct Answer: A [The Legislative assembly of the concerned state]

Explanation:

Under Article 169, the state Legislative Assembly passes a special-majority resolution recommending abolition of the Legislative Council, after which Parliament makes the law.

GROUP 1 – 2021

Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?

Correct Answer: A [The Governor]

Explanation:

Under Article 164(1), the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed on the Chief Minister's advice.

EO G4 – 2022

How do the Chief Minister of a state and his/her council of ministers can be removed from office?

1. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state opined by the Governor

2. If the Legislative Assembly of State passes a no-confidence motion with majority

3. If both the houses of Legislature of state passes the no-confidence motion

4. Parliament can pass an emergency and remove the Chief Minister and his council of ministers.

Choose the exact 'Codes' given below

Correct Answer: A [1 and 2]

Explanation:

A state ministry can be removed through President's Rule under Article 356 on breakdown of constitutional machinery, or by losing a no-confidence vote in the Assembly.

EO – 2022

Consider the following statements:

I. Governor is appointed by the President

II. He is the nominee of the Central Government

III. The Draft constitution provided for the indirect election of the Governor

IV. The Constituent assembly opted for the indirect appointment of the Governor

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: C [(I) and (II) and (IV) only correct]

Explanation:

The Governor is appointed by the President (Article 155) and in effect is the Centre's nominee; the draft Constitution had proposed an elected Governor, as in the keyed statements I, II and IV.

AFG6 – 2022

Under which Article does the Governor of the State have a Council of Ministers to aid and advise him in the exercise of his functions and powers?

Correct Answer: B [Under the Article 163]

Explanation:

Article 163(1) provides a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions.

JAILOR – 2022

Which article of the Indian constitution states that the Executive Power of the state shall be vested with the Governor?

Correct Answer: B [Article 154]

Explanation:

Article 154(1) vests the executive power of the state in the Governor, who exercises it directly or through subordinate officers.

10.

VAGS – 2022

Which Article provides the privileges for the state governor?

Correct Answer: D [Article 361 (1)]

Explanation:

Article 361 protects the President and Governors, with clause (1) giving immunity from court liability for acts done in exercise of their official powers and duties.

11.

GROUP 1 – 2022

Match the following constitutional articles related to Chief Minister of a State:

Subject Matter – Article No.

(a) Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor – 1. 164

(b) Other provisions as to Ministers – 2. 166

(d) Duties of Chief Minister with respect to furnishing of information to Governor etc. – 4. 163

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: D [4 1 2 3]

Explanation:

Article 163 is the Council of Ministers, 164 appointment of the CM and ministers, 166 conduct of government business and 167 the CM's duty to inform the Governor, i.e. 4 1 2 3.

12.

Consider the statement of the Judicial power of the Governors of the States. Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Assertion [A]: The power of granting pardon under article 161 is very wide and do not contain any limitation.

Reason [R]: Judicial review is possible, when he/she on the ground of non-application of mind and non-consideration of relevant material and suffers from arbitrariness.

Correct Answer: C [Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is not correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

Following Satpal v. State of Haryana (2000), Article 161 pardon power is wide and judicially reviewable, so both A and R are true but R does not directly explain A.

13.

Which of the following statements is/are not true about the 'Governor'?

Correct Answer: B [He appoints the Chancellor of Universities in the State]

Explanation:

The Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of state universities under each university's Act, not by appointing a Chancellor, so that statement is not true of the Governor.

14.

ACF – 2023

Match the following:

(a) Article 156 – (1) Pardoning power of the Governor

(b) Article 155 – (2) Term of office of the Governor

(d) Article 161 – (4) Qualification for appointment as Governor

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: A [(2) (3) (4) (1)]

Explanation:

Article 156 gives the Governor's term of office, 155 his appointment, 157 his qualifications and 161 his pardoning power, giving the order 2 3 4 1.

15.

JSO – 2023

Which of the following Articles given below provide for a council of ministers to aid and advise the Governor of a state?

Correct Answer: C [Article 163]

Explanation:

Article 163(1) provides a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor; the Union counterpart is Article 74.

16.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) – 2023

Which article empowers the state to appoint a separate minister for Tribals?

Correct Answer: C [164 (1)]

Explanation:

The proviso to Article 164(1) requires a minister in charge of tribal welfare in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

17.

COMBINED ACCOUNTS SERVICES (TN TREASURIES) – 2024

The power which is not related to the powers of the Governor?

Correct Answer: A [Diplomatic and Military Powers]

Explanation:

Diplomatic and military powers belong only to the President (Article 53(2) makes him Supreme Commander), and the Governor does not hold them.

18.

GROUP 2 & 2A – 2024

Assertion [A]: Governor in the Indian Federal System is assigned dual role, as the constitutional Head of the State as well as the representative of the Centre.

Reason [R]: The Office of Governor is against the Federal structure.

Correct Answer: A [[A] is true, but [R] is false]

Explanation:

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and also the Centre's representative, so A is true, but the stated reason R does not hold.

19.

CTS (ITI) – 2024

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List I – List II

(a) Governor – 1. Article 167

(b) Council of Ministers – 2. Article 169

(d) Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states – 4. Article 163

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: D [3 4 1 2]

Explanation:

The Governor is covered by Article 155, the Council of Ministers by 163, the Chief Minister's duties by 167 and creation or abolition of the Council by 169, giving 3 4 1 2.

20.

GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024

Consider the following statements, choose the correct answer.

Assertion [A]: The Governor and Council of Ministers of a State are not answerable to each other.

Reason [R]: Because, Both are answerable to people.

Correct Answer: C [[A] is True, [R] is False]

Explanation:

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly (Article 164(2)), not to the Governor, so A holds in the intended sense while the stated reason is false.

21.

ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2026

Match the following:

Article – Subject

(a) Article 155 – 1. Term of office of the Governor

(b) Article 176 – 2. Appointment of Governor

(d) Article 233 – 4. Special address by the Governor

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: A [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Article 155 covers appointment of the Governor, 176 the Governor's special address, 156 the Governor's term and 233 appointment of district judges, giving 2 4 1 3.

22.

GROUP 2A MAINS – 2025

Choose the correct answer:

Which of the following statements are true about the Council of Ministers in State?

(i) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly

(ii) The Governor shall administer the oath of office and secrecy to a Minister

(iii) The salaries and allowances of State Ministers shall be determined by the Union Legislature

Correct Answer: B [(i) and (ii) only correct]

Explanation:

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Assembly (Article 164(2)) and the Governor administers the oath to ministers (Article 164(3)), so statements (i) and (ii) are true.

23.

GROUP 2A MAINS (RE-EXAM) – 2026

Ordinance-making power of the Governor is given under which Article?

Correct Answer: C [Article 213]

Explanation:

Article 213 lets the Governor promulgate an ordinance when the Legislature is not in session and immediate action is needed.

24.

Which of the following statements are true about the appointment of Chief Minister of a State?

(i) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the President of India

(ii) A person who is not a member of a State Legislature may be appointed as Chief Minister

(iii) Other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister

Correct Answer: B [(ii) and (iii) only]

Explanation:

The Governor, not the President, appoints the Chief Minister, and a non-member can be CM for up to six months (Article 164(4)), so only (ii) and (iii) are true.

25.

Assertion [A] Reason [R] type question:

Assertion [A]: Under the Constitution the Chief Minister holds the office till the pleasure of the Governor.

Reason [R]: The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.

Correct Answer: A [Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

Article 164(1) says the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and ministers hold office during the Governor's pleasure, so R correctly explains A.

26.

GROUP 2A MAINS (REVOKED) – 2026

If a Bill is reserved by the Governor for the President's consideration, what does it indicate?

Correct Answer: A [Bill conflicts with national law]

Explanation:

Under Articles 200 and 201, a Governor reserves a Bill for the President when it may conflict with Union law, the Constitution or national interest.

27.

The real executive authority at the state level rests with

Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister and Council of Ministers]

Explanation:

In the parliamentary system the Governor is only the nominal head, and real executive power is exercised by the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.

28.

CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2026

Choose the correct statement on the Governor of a State:

(i) A Governor is an integral part of legislature

(ii) The Governor appoints Advocate General of the State

(iii) The Governor appoints District Judges

(iv) The Governor has power to remove the Members of the State Public Service Commission

Correct Answer: B [(i), (ii) and (iii) only]

Explanation:

The Governor is an integral part of the state legislature (Article 168), appoints the Advocate General (Article 165) and appoints district judges (Article 233), so (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

29.

GROUP 1 – 2026

Which of the following statements is/are true about Governor's power for assent to Bill?

(i) The Governor can reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President.

(ii) He can assent the Bill but he cannot withhold the assent.

(iii) When a Bill is likely to affect the powers of High Courts of state the Governor must reserve it for the consideration of President.

Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iii) only]

Explanation:

Under Article 200, the Governor may reserve a Bill for the President, and may withhold assent or return a non-Money Bill, so statements (i) and (iii) are the true ones.

30.

Which of the following statement is/are correct with regard to the Council of Ministers of a state?

(i) To aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions.

(ii) The Ministers are appointed by the Chief Minister of the State.

(iii) The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Correct Answer: B [(i) and (iii) only]

Explanation:

The Council of Ministers aids and advises the Governor (Article 163(1)) and is collectively responsible to the Assembly (Article 164(2)); ministers are appointed by the Governor on the CM's advice.

31.

Assertion [A] and Reason [R] question Type:

Assertion [A]: The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office.

Reason [R]: Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the states in such proportion as the President may by order determine.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

Article 158 contains both the bar on reducing the Governor's emoluments during his term and other provisions separately, so A and R are true but R does not explain A.

32.

COMBINED ACCOUNTS SERVICES (TN TREASURIES) – 2024

Match List I (Articles) with List II (subjects related to the Governor) and choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) Article 156 – 1. Governor's assent to bills

(b) Article 165 – 2. Appointment of Governor

(d) Article 155 – 4. Power of the Governor to appoint the Advocate General

Correct Answer: A [3 4 1 2]

Explanation:

Article 155 is appointment, 156 is term of office, and the other Articles match their Governor-related subjects as shown in the keyed order 3 4 1 2.

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