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Chapter 7: The State Government — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the constitutional head of a state government in India?

Answer: B. Governor — The Governor is the constitutional head of the state. The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state government.

Q: Which house of the Karnataka State Legislature is the lower house?

Answer: C. Vidhana Sabha — Vidhana Sabha is the Legislative Assembly and it is the lower house of the state legislature.

Q: Which of the following is a function of the Governor?

Answer: B. Appoints the Chief Minister — The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Assembly.

Q: The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor on the basis of ________.

Answer: B. majority support in the Vidhana Sabha — The Governor appoints the person who is most likely to command majority support in the Legislative Assembly.

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Chapter 7: The State Government — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 7: The State Government, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the constitutional head of a state government in India?

A. Chief Minister
B. Governor ✓
C. Speaker
D. High Court Judge

Answer: B. Governor
The Governor is the constitutional head of the state. The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state government.

Which house of the Karnataka State Legislature is the lower house?

A. Vidhana Parishad
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Vidhana Sabha ✓
D. Lok Sabha

Answer: C. Vidhana Sabha
Vidhana Sabha is the Legislative Assembly and it is the lower house of the state legislature.

Which of the following is a function of the Governor?

A. Leads the Cabinet meetings daily
B. Appoints the Chief Minister ✓
C. Introduces all bills in the Assembly
D. Votes in elections for the Assembly

Answer: B. Appoints the Chief Minister
The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Assembly.

The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor on the basis of ________.

A. age of the candidate
B. majority support in the Vidhana Sabha ✓
C. recommendation of the Prime Minister
D. highest educational qualification

Answer: B. majority support in the Vidhana Sabha
The Governor appoints the person who is most likely to command majority support in the Legislative Assembly.

Which of the following is the best reason for having a Council of Ministers instead of a single minister in a state government?

A. To make the Governor less powerful
B. To share responsibilities and manage different departments effectively ✓
C. To replace the legislature
D. To ensure all ministers are nominated by the President

Answer: B. To share responsibilities and manage different departments effectively
A Council of Ministers divides work among different departments and helps in efficient administration. It also enables collective decision-making.