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SSC CGL Polity – State Government – Governor, Chief Minister & State Legislature – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
The Governor acts independently of his Council of Ministers when he is appointed:

Correct Answer: D [Administrator of an adjoining Union territory]

Explanation:

Answer: Administrator of an adjoining Union territory. Art 239(2).

2.  
Art 168(1)(a) names how many States as having two Houses?

Correct Answer: A [8]

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

3.  
Teachers who elect one-twelfth of a Legislative Council must have taught for at least three years in institutions not lower in standard than:

Correct Answer: C [A secondary school]

Explanation:

Answer: A secondary school. Art 171(3)(c).

4.  
If a Legislative Council rejects a Bill passed a second time by the Assembly, or does not pass it within one month:

Correct Answer: A [The Bill is deemed passed in the form passed by the Assembly]

Explanation:

Answer: The Bill is deemed passed in the form passed by the Assembly. Art 197(2).

5.  
Match the followingMatch the Union Article with its State mirror:
P. Art 74 Q. Art 76 R. Art 78 S. Art 123
1. Art 213 2. Art 167 3. Art 165 4. Art 163

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

Explanation:

Answer: P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1. Plus 89; ordinances 213.

6.  
When one person is Governor of two States, his emoluments are shared between the States:

Correct Answer: D [In the proportion determined by the President]

Explanation:

Answer: In the proportion determined by the President. Art 158(3A).

7.  
A member of a State Legislative Council holds office for:

Correct Answer: C [Six years]

Explanation:

One-third retire every second year.

8.  
A Money Bill in a bicameral State legislature must be returned by the Council within:

Correct Answer: B [14 days]

Explanation:

Answer: 14 days. Art 198.

9.  
Which Article says all executive action of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Governor?

Correct Answer: A [Art 166]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 166. Art 166.

10.  
True/False drillWhich of these are within the Governor's constitutional discretion?
I. Reserving a Bill for the President
II. Reporting to the President under Art 356
III. Deciding the date of the State Budget against the Cabinet's advice
IV. Discharging functions as administrator of an adjoining UT
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

Answer: Only three. Three correct.

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