SSC CGL Polity – State Government – Governor, Chief Minister & State Legislature – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL Polity – State Government – Governor, Chief Minister & State Legislature – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. 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.

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1.  
Since December 2025, the official residence of a Governor is called:

Correct Answer: A [Lok Bhavan]

Explanation:

Lok Niwas is a Lieutenant Governor's residence (PIB).

2.  
The minimum age for appointment as Governor is:

Correct Answer: B [35 years]

Explanation:

Answer: 35 years. Art 157.

3.  
Which Article provides for the Legislature of every State, with two Houses in the States it names?

Correct Answer: C [Art 168]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 168. Art 168.

4.  
The Governor addresses his resignation to the:

Correct Answer: D [President]

Explanation:

Answer: President. Art 156(2).

5.  
The Chief Minister is appointed by the:

Correct Answer: D [Governor]

Explanation:

Answer: Governor. Art 164(1).

6.  
In how many States does a Legislative Council function today (as on 20-10-2026)?

Correct Answer: A [6]

Explanation:

AP, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP.

7.  
Fill in the blankThe minimum number of members in a Legislative Council is ___.

Correct Answer: C [40]

Explanation:

Answer: 40. Art 171(1).

8.  
One-line fact recallOne-line recall: The Advocate-General of a State is provided for in:

Correct Answer: B [Art 165]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 165. Art 165.

9.  
The Governor's power to issue ordinances is in:

Correct Answer: A [Art 213]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 213. Art 213.

10.  
The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:

Correct Answer: C [Legislative Assembly]

Explanation:

Answer: Legislative Assembly. Art 164(2).

11.  
The Governor's pardoning power is given in:

Correct Answer: B [Art 161]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 161. Art 161.

12.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The same person can be Governor of two or more States.
II. The Governor can be impeached by the State Legislature.

Correct Answer: D [Only I]

Explanation:

Art 153 proviso; no impeachment.

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