Governor

1

The Governor can reserve a state bill for the consideration of the President if it

  1. Opposes the provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy.
  2. Endangers the position of the state High Court.
  3. Deals with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A.
  4. Against the larger interest of the country
  5. Against the provisions of the Constitution.
  6. Is of grave national importance.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II, III and IV only
B
I, II, IV, V and VI only
C
I, IV, V and VI only
D
All of the above
2

Which of the following is true with respect to Governor of the State?

A
A person cannot be appointed Governor of two or more states.
B
Governor of the state is indirectly elected as per the procedure prescribed in the Constitution.
C
Governor can be removed from the office as per procedure prescribed in the Constitution.
D
Any person eligible for the office of Vice President can be appointed Governor of any State of Union of India.
3

Which of the following are discretionary powers of the Governor?

  1. Recommending the President about the failure of the constitutional machinery in the state.
  2. Appointment of Chief Minister when no Political Party has majority in Legislative assembly.
  3. Seeking information from the Chief Minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.
  4. Ordinance making power.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A
Only I
B
I and II only
C
I, II and III only
D
All of the above
4

Consider the following

  1. Governor of a state do not possess pardoning power
  2. President cannot pardon sentences inflicted by court martial

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only II is true
C
Both are true
D
Both are false
5

Which of the following statements are CORRECT regarding powers of Governor to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President.

  1. It is laid down in Article 200
  2. It is not a discretionary power of the Governor
  3. It is compulsory, if the bill endangers the position of High Court

Choose the correct code(s)

A
I only
B
I and II
C
I and III
D
All the above
6

Consider the following statements:

  1. State executive consists of the Governor, the Chief minister and council of ministers only.
  2. Governor of a state enjoys less power as compared to President of India as far as matters involving discretion are concerned.

Choose the correct statement is/are:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
7

Which of the following is/are constitutional discretion(s) of Governor?

  1. Recommendation for the imposition of President’s rule in the state
  2. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President
  3. Dissolution of the state assembly if the council of ministers has lost its majority

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
8

Consider the following with reference to the Governor:

  1. A Governor should not hold any other office of profit.
  2. Governor is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by State Legislature.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II

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