State Government PYQs

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1. Prelims 2025Q54State Government

   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?

   aI onlybII onlycBoth I and IIdNeither I nor II
2. Prelims 2025Q59State Government

   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 within the House.

   Which of the statements given above are correct?

   aI and II onlybII and III onlycI and III onlydI, II and III
3. Prelims 2019Q53State Government

   With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements :

   1.The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.

   2.When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2019Q66State Government

   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?

   aFirst Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)bRajamannar Committee (1969)cSarkaria Commission (1983)dNational Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
5. Prelims 2018Q39State Government

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.

   2.Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
6. Prelims 2018Q41State Government

   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 ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
7. Prelims 2016Q25State Government

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

   2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
8. Prelims 2015Q82State Government

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.

   2.The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2014Q60State Government

   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.

   a1 and 2 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Prelims 2013Q2State Government

    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aIn India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same timebThe Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the PresidentcNo procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her postdIn the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
11. Prelims 2008Q100State Government

    Consider the following statements:

    The Constitution of India provides that

    1.The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State

    2.A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Prelims 1995Q28State Government

    Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?

    aMaharashtrabBiharcKarnatakadMadhya Pradesh
13. Prelims 1995Q36State Government

    Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

    Which of the following can be deduced from this?

    I.No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term.

    II.No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.

    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    aI onlybII onlycBoth I and IIdNeither I nor II