Chapter 6 CIVICS : The State Executive — Online MCQ Test
CIVICS · CLASS 12 INTER II YEAR · Andhra State Board
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Chapter 6 CIVICS : The State Executive — Important Questions & Answers
Who appoints the Governor of a state in India?
- A. Prime Minister
- B. Chief Justice of the High Court
- C. President of India
- D. State Legislative Assembly
Answer: C. President of India
According to Article 155, the Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
According to Article 155, the Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
What is the minimum age required to be appointed as the Governor of a state?
- A. 25 years
- B. 30 years
- C. 35 years
- D. 40 years
Answer: C. 35 years
As per Article 157, a person must have completed 35 years of age to be eligible for the post of Governor.
As per Article 157, a person must have completed 35 years of age to be eligible for the post of Governor.
Which of the following is NOT a discretionary power of the Governor?
- A. Appointment of the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority
- B. Dismissal of the Council of Ministers
- C. Reporting the failure of constitutional machinery to the President
- D. Granting pardons to those convicted under state law
Answer: D. Granting pardons to those convicted under state law
Granting pardons is an executive power exercised on the advice of the council of ministers, not a discretionary one.
Granting pardons is an executive power exercised on the advice of the council of ministers, not a discretionary one.
How does the Governor's role as a 'Constitutional Head' differ from his role as an 'Agent of the Centre'?
- A. Constitutional head acts on advice; Agent reports on state stability
- B. Agent of the Centre has more legislative power than the Constitutional head
- C. Constitutional head appoints judges; Agent appoints ministers
- D. There is no difference between these two roles
Answer: A. Constitutional head acts on advice; Agent reports on state stability
As the constitutional head, the Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, but as an agent of the Centre, he performs duties like reporting to the President under Article 356.
As the constitutional head, the Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, but as an agent of the Centre, he performs duties like reporting to the President under Article 356.
Which situation best exemplifies the 'discretionary' power of the Governor beyond the written Constitution?
- A. Passing an ordinary bill
- B. Appointing the Chief Justice
- C. Selection of a CM in a 'Hung Assembly' scenario
- D. Pardoning a prisoner
Answer: C. Selection of a CM in a 'Hung Assembly' scenario
When no party has a clear majority (Hung Assembly), the Governor exercises situational discretion to invite the most suitable person to form the government.
When no party has a clear majority (Hung Assembly), the Governor exercises situational discretion to invite the most suitable person to form the government.