UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 16: The Governor (26 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 16: The Governor (26 MCQs) – 26 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.

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1.  

The Governor of a State takes the oath of office before:

Correct Answer: D [the Chief Justice of the High Court of the State]

Explanation:

Article 159.

2.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The Governor resigns by writing to the President.
3. The Constitution lays down a procedure for the impeachment of the Governor.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

Article 156; no removal procedure.

3.  

Which constitutional amendment made it possible for one person to be the Governor of two or more States?

Correct Answer: C [7th Amendment]

Explanation:

1956.

4.  

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that a Governor cannot be removed merely because of a change of government at the Centre?

Correct Answer: A [B.P. Singhal v. Union of India]

Explanation:

2010.

5.  

Consider the following about the Governor's immunity under Article 361:

1. The Governor is not answerable to any court for official acts.
2. No criminal proceedings can be started against the Governor during the term.
3. Civil proceedings for personal acts can be started after two months' notice.
4. The Governor can be arrested on a court order during the term.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

1, 2 and 3.

6.  

Which one of the following is a discretionary power of the Governor under the Constitution?

Correct Answer: B [Reserving a Bill for the consideration of the President]

Explanation:

Article 200.

7.  

Under Article 163(2), if a question arises whether a matter is within the Governor's discretion:

Correct Answer: B [the Governor's decision is final]

Explanation:

Article 163(2).

8.  

Consider the following about the Governor's pardoning power:

1. The Governor can commute a death sentence.
2. The Governor can pardon a sentence passed by a court-martial.
3. The Governor acts on the advice of the State Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

no court-martial power.

9.  

The members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor but can be removed by:

Correct Answer: D [the President]

Explanation:

Article 317.

10.  

Assertion (A): The Governor cannot promulgate certain ordinances without instructions from the President.

Reason (R): A Bill with the same provisions would have needed the President's previous sanction or reservation.

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

Explanation:

the proviso to Article 213(1).

11.  

Match List I (Case) with List II (Holding):

List I: A. Rameshwar Prasad (2006) B. Nabam Rebia (2016) C. State of Punjab (2023) D. S.R. Bommai (1994)

List II: 1. Withholding assent means returning the Bill 2. Majority to be tested on the floor 3. Governor cannot advance the session on his own 4. Bihar dissolution unconstitutional

Correct Answer: D [A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2]

Explanation:

as in Section 16.3.

12.  

A Bill passed by a State legislature MUST be reserved for the President if it:

Correct Answer: A [would derogate from the powers of the High Court]

Explanation:

second proviso to Article 200.

13.  

If a Bill returned by the Governor is passed again by the State legislature, the Governor:

Correct Answer: A [shall not withhold assent]

Explanation:

first proviso to Article 200.

14.  

In State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (8 April 2025), the Supreme Court:

Correct Answer: B [declared ten Bills deemed to have received assent under Article 142]

Explanation:

from the date of re-presentation.

15.  

Consider the following about the Supreme Court's opinion of 20 November 2025 on the Presidential reference:

1. Courts cannot impose timelines on the Governor for assent.
2. There is no concept of "deemed assent".
3. The opinion is binding like a judgment in a dispute.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

an Article 143 opinion is advisory.

16.  

Which body recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State who has not taken part in politics in the recent past?

Correct Answer: C [Sarkaria Commission]

Explanation:

Prelims 2019.

17.  

After an Assembly election no party has a majority. The Governor invites the leader of a party with fewer seats, without a floor test, on the basis of letters of support. Which principle should guide the Governor?

Correct Answer: C [The majority must be tested on the floor of the House]

Explanation:

S.R. Bommai (1994).

18.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Rajamannar Committee set up
2. Sarkaria Commission report
3. Punchhi Commission report
4. Seventh Amendment allowing one Governor for two States

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: A [4-1-2-3]

Explanation:

1956, 1969, 1988, 2010.

19.  

The Rajamannar Committee on Centre–State relations was appointed by:

Correct Answer: D [the Government of Tamil Nadu]

Explanation:

1969.

20.  

The qualifications for appointment as Governor, as laid down in the Constitution, are:

Correct Answer: D [citizen of India and 35 years of age]

Explanation:

Article 157.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2013

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Correct Answer: C [No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post]

Explanation:

Article 156.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2014

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

report and reservation.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2018

Consider the following statements:

1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Explanation:

Articles 361 and 158.

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2019

Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

Correct Answer: C [Sarkaria Commission (1983)]

Explanation:

Sarkaria Commission.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2025

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:

I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.

II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.

III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by them in the House.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: D [I, II and III]

Explanation:

Articles 361 and 194(2).

26.  
UPSC Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.

II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [I only]

Explanation:

Article 163; only the Governor reserves a Bill.

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