SSC CGL Polity – State Government – Governor, Chief Minister & State Legislature – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – State Government – Governor, Chief Minister & State Legislature – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 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.  
Under the first proviso to Art 200, if the House passes again a Bill that the Governor returned with a message, the Governor:

Correct Answer: B [Shall not withhold assent from it]

Explanation:

Answer: Shall not withhold assent from it. Art 200, first proviso.

2.  
What fraction of a Legislative Council is elected by members of local authorities?

Correct Answer: D [One-third]

Explanation:

Answer: One-third. Art 171(3)(a).

3.  
Match the followingMatch the group with its share in a Legislative Council:
P. Local authorities Q. Graduates R. Members of the Assembly S. Governor's nominees
1. Remainder (about one-sixth) 2. One-twelfth 3. One-third (from non-MLAs) 4. One-third

Correct Answer: A [P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1]

Explanation:

Answer: P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1. 1/3, 1/12, 1/12, 1/3, 1/6.

4.  
Under Art 201, the President can direct the Governor to return a reserved Bill to the State Legislature unless the Bill is:

Correct Answer: C [A Money Bill]

Explanation:

Art 201 proviso – only a Bill that is not a Money Bill can be returned.

5.  
The Governor addresses the State Legislature at the first session after each general election and the first session of each year under:

Correct Answer: A [Art 176]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 176. Art 176.

6.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): The Governor cannot return a Money Bill to the State Legislature.
Reason (R): A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly.

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

Explanation:

Both true; the bar on return comes from the first proviso to Art 200, while R (Art 198) only says where a Money Bill starts.

7.  
Odd one outwhich is NOT a difference between the President and a Governor?

Correct Answer: C [Minimum age of 35 years]

Explanation:

Answer: Minimum age of 35 years. Both need 35 years.

8.  
Reverse question'The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.' This is:

Correct Answer: B [Art 155]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 155. Art 155.

9.  
The Governor must reserve for the President a Bill that:

Correct Answer: D [Endangers the position of the High Court]

Explanation:

Answer: Endangers the position of the High Court. Second proviso to Art 200.

10.  
A Legislative Council can delay an ordinary Bill passed by the Assembly (on its first passage) for at most:

Correct Answer: D [Three months]

Explanation:

Answer: Three months. Art 197(1).

11.  
Trick SpotterWhich shortcut gives the State Article for the Advocate-General?

Correct Answer: C [Plus 89 mirror]

Explanation:

Answer: Plus 89 mirror. 76 + 89 = 165.

12.  
Spot My Mistake“A Governor's ordinance lasts six months after the Legislature reassembles.” Correct it:

Correct Answer: A [It lapses six weeks after the Legislature reassembles]

Explanation:

Answer: It lapses six weeks after the Legislature reassembles. Art 213(2)(a).

13.  
In which State is a Minister for tribal welfare compulsory under Art 164(1)?

Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]

Explanation:

Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha.

14.  
The minimum age for membership of a Legislative Council is:

Correct Answer: C [30 years]

Explanation:

Answer: 30 years. Art 173.

15.  
The Governor's power to nominate an Anglo-Indian member to the Assembly (Art 333) ended in 2020 under the:

Correct Answer: D [104th Amendment]

Explanation:

104th Amendment (2019), from 25 January 2020.

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