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State Council of Ministers — Comprehensive Quiz

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Question 01

easy

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between Articles 163 and 164 of the Indian Constitution?

Question 02

easy

Under Article 163, if a dispute arises about whether a particular matter falls within the Governor's discretionary powers, who has the final say?

Question 03

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The Supreme Court ruled in 1974 that when the Constitution refers to 'the satisfaction of the Governor', it actually means:

Question 04

easy

Which constitutional amendment introduced a ceiling on the size of the State Council of Ministers?

Question 05

medium

Under Article 164 (as amended), which of the following is correct regarding the size of the State Council of Ministers?

Question 06

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Which of the following states was removed from the constitutional obligation of having a Tribal Welfare Minister by the 94th Amendment Act of 2006?

Question 07

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Which states are currently constitutionally required to have a Minister in charge of Tribal Welfare?

Question 08

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A person who is not a member of any House of the state legislature is appointed as a State Minister. Which of the following applies?

Question 09

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Under Article 177, a minister who is a member of the Legislative Assembly wants to participate in a Legislative Council committee. Which of the following is correct?

Question 10

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Which of the following principles is described as the 'cornerstone of parliamentary government' at the state level?

Question 11

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When a no-confidence motion is passed by the state Legislative Assembly against the Council of Ministers, which of the following is correct?

Question 12

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The principle of individual responsibility under Article 164 means that:

Question 13

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Which of the following is true regarding the legal responsibility of state ministers?

Question 14

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Which among the following categories of ministers are members of the Cabinet?

Question 15

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Which of the following correctly describes the position of a Minister of State in the state government?

Question 16

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Consider the following statements about Deputy Ministers in the State Council: 1. They may be given independent charge of departments. 2. They do not attend cabinet meetings. 3. They assist cabinet ministers in administrative and parliamentary work. Which of the above are correct?

Question 17

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Which of the following functions does the State Cabinet NOT perform?

Question 18

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Cabinet Committees in the state system can:

Question 19

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Under Article 167, which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Chief Minister?

Question 20

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Under Article 166, which of the following is accurate regarding executive actions of a state government?

Question 21

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Which of the following correctly reflects the content of a minister's oath of secrecy?

Question 22

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A member of the state legislature belonging to a political party is disqualified under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law). Can such a person be appointed as a state minister?

Question 23

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The Supreme Court in 1971 ruled that a Council of Ministers must exist even after the dissolution of the state assembly or resignation of the council. The immediate implication of this ruling is:

Question 24

easy

In which of the following matters does the term 'ministry' or 'ministries' correctly apply under Indian constitutional practice?

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