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Civics Unit 3: State Government — Online MCQ Test

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

Answer: B. The Governor — The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister is the real executive head.

Q: What is the minimum age required to become a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

Answer: B. 25 years — A person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible to contest for the Legislative Assembly.

Q: What is the maximum strength of the State Legislative Assembly?

Answer: A. 500 members — The constitution specifies that the Legislative Assembly shall not exceed 500 members.

Q: Which judicial power of the High Court allows it to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Answer: C. Writ Jurisdiction — Under Article 226, the High Courts have the power to issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.) to protect fundamental rights.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Civics Unit 3: State Government, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the constitutional head of the state executive in India?

A. The Chief Minister
B. The Governor ✓
C. The Speaker
D. The President

Answer: B. The Governor
The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister is the real executive head.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

A. 21 years
B. 25 years ✓
C. 30 years
D. 35 years

Answer: B. 25 years
A person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible to contest for the Legislative Assembly.

What is the maximum strength of the State Legislative Assembly?

A. 500 members ✓
B. 450 members
C. 550 members
D. 600 members

Answer: A. 500 members
The constitution specifies that the Legislative Assembly shall not exceed 500 members.

Why is the Chief Minister considered the 'bridge' between the Governor and the Council of Ministers?

A. Because he is appointed by the Governor
B. Because he communicates all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor ✓
C. Because he controls the High Court
D. Because he is the leader of the opposition

Answer: B. Because he communicates all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor
Article 167 mandates the Chief Minister to communicate all state administrative affairs and legislative proposals to the Governor.

Which judicial power of the High Court allows it to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

A. Original Jurisdiction
B. Appellate Jurisdiction
C. Writ Jurisdiction ✓
D. Supervisory Jurisdiction

Answer: C. Writ Jurisdiction
Under Article 226, the High Courts have the power to issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.) to protect fundamental rights.

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