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(21) Who decides the salary and allowance of the speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
[A] Legislature
[B] Governor
[C] Chief Minister
[D] None of the following
Answer: Legislature
(22) Which of the following statements is not correct?
[A] A minister can also participate in the proceedings of the House, he is not a member of that house
[B] A minister who is not a member of the House, can participate in the proceedings of both houses
[C] The quorum is the 10th share of the total members in a single house
[D] The Advocate General can vote in the House
Answer: The Advocate General can vote in the House

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(23) Speaker of Legislative Assembly surrenders his resignation to.......?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] Governor
[C] Chief Justice of the High Court
[D] Deputy Speaker
Answer: Deputy Speaker
(24) Who can take the decision to cancel the Assembly membership of any person under the 10th schedule?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Assembly Speaker
[D] Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer: Assembly Speaker
(25) Which of the following statements is not correct?
[A] The person becoming the member of the Legislative Assembly should also be a voter in the constituency of the respective state
[B] It is not necessary that a person who is elected to the Legislative Council should also be eligible to be choosen for the Legislative Assembly
[C] Should not hold office of profit
[D] Keeps all the qualifications as per the People's Representation Act, 1951
Answer: It is not necessary that a person who is elected to the Legislative Council should also be eligible to be choosen for the Legislative Assembly
(26) What can be the maximum strength of members in the State Legislature?
[A] 600
[B] 500
[C] 552
[D] 450
Answer: 500
(27) How many members are elected indirectly in State Legislative Councils?
[A] 1 \ 6
[B] 3 \ 4
[C] 5 \ 6
[D] None Of The Above
Answer: 5 \ 6
(28) Consider the following statements:

1. The Parliament by law may appoint the Governor of a state as the Administrator of an adjoining Union territory. 2. If a Governor of a State is appointed to act as an Administrator of an adjoining Union territory, he shall exercise his functions as such Administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only
(29) Consider the following statements with respect to the powers of the Governor of a State:

1. The governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Assembly. 2. The Governor can adjourn the sittings of the State Assembly. 3. The Governor addresses the first session of the Legislative Assembly after elections. 4. The Governor causes to lay the annual budget in the State Assembly.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 2 and 4
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
(30) Which one of the following statements is not correct?
[A] The Governor can issue ordinances when the Legislative Assembly is not in session or only when two Houses are not in session
[B] The Governor can at his discretion issue the ordinances whether the Assembly is in session or not
[C] The Governor must be satisfied that such circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action
[D] The Governor’s ordinance shall have the same force and effect as an Act of the Legislature
Answer: The Governor can at his discretion issue the ordinances whether the Assembly is in session or not
31 When a Bill passed by the State Legislature attempts to take away the powers of the High Court and is presented before the Governor for his assent, he:
[A] May give his assent
[B] May withhold his assent
[C] Is bound to return the Bill for reconsideration
[D] Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President
Answer: Is bound to reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President
32 Which of the following are functions to which the scope of the discretionary powers of the Governor is limited?

1. The appointment of the Chief Minister 2. The dismissal of the Ministry 3. The dissolution of the Legislative Assembly 4. Assent to Bills

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] None of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
33

Assertion (A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time. Reason (R): Article 153 of the Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State.

Codes:
[A] Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
[B] Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
[C] A is true but R is false
[D] A is false but R is true
Answer: A is false but R is true
34 The de-jure head of a State Government is the:
[A] Chief Minister of the State
[B] Law Minister of the State
[C] Home Minister of the State
[D] Governor of the State
Answer: Governor of the State
35 On receipt of the report from the Governor of a State that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President of India under Article 356:
[A] Has to proclaim President’s Rule in the State
[B] Has to dismiss the State Government and dissolve the Legislative Assembly
[C] Has to dismiss the Government but keep that Legislative Assembly in a state of suspended animation
[D] May refuse to impose President’s Rule in the State
Answer: Has to proclaim President’s Rule in the State
36 When can the Governor of a State issue an ordinance?
[A] When the Union Government asks him to do so
[B] Whenever there is a law and order problem in the State
[C] Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed
[D] Whenever the Judiciary advises him to do so
Answer: Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed
37 The correct constitutional position regarding the Governor is that the:
[A] Governor acts on the advice of the Prime Minister
[B] Governor acts on the advice of the President of India
[C] Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister of the State
[D] Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State
Answer: Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister of the State
38

Assertion (A): The Draft Constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor. Reason (R): The Constituent Assembly opted for the present system of appointment of the Governor by the President.

Codes:
[A] Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
[B] Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
[C] A is true but R is false
[D] A is false but R is true
Answer: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
39 In the performance of his duties and in the exercise of his powers, the Governor
[A] Is answerable in a court of law
[B] Is not answerable in a court of law
[C] Can be impeached in the Vidhan Sabha
[D] Is answerable to the Vidhan Sabha
Answer: Is not answerable in a court of law
40 Under Article 213, the Governor of a State is empowered to:
[A] Exercise discretionary powers
[B] Promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature
[C] Appoint a Judge of the State High Court
[D] Exercise his emergency powers
Answer: Promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature

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