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Constitutional Head of the State: The Governor's Discretionary Powers and Political Controversies•hard•20 questions•~20 min
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Question 01
easy
Which Constitutional Amendment Act permitted the appointment of one person as Governor of two or more states simultaneously?
Question 02
medium
Which model of gubernatorial appointment did the Constituent Assembly adopt, and which did it reject?
Question 03
medium
The Supreme Court, in its 1979 ruling, clarified that the office of Governor is:
Question 04
easy
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional qualification for appointment as Governor of a state?
Question 05
medium
With respect to the Governor's term of office, which statement is most accurate?
Question 06
hard
Members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President. Which of the following has a similar protection — appointed by the Governor but removable only by the President?
Question 07
hard
Which among the following is an instance of the Governor's CONSTITUTIONAL (express) discretion as explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
Question 08
hard
After a state bill is reserved by the Governor for Presidential consideration, returned by the President to the state legislature for reconsideration, and then passed again by the legislature, it must be presented to:
Question 09
medium
On a money bill passed by the state legislature and presented to the Governor, which of the following actions is available to the Governor?
Question 10
hard
Which of the following correctly distinguishes the pardoning power of the Governor from that of the President?
Question 11
hard
Regarding the Governor's ordinance-making power, in which of the following cases does the Governor specifically need Presidential instructions before promulgating an ordinance?
Question 12
medium
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) made ministerial advice binding on the President. Has a similar provision been made for the Governor?
Question 13
medium
The 94th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2006 modified the requirement of a Tribal Welfare Minister in certain states. Which state was EXCLUDED from this requirement by this amendment?
Question 14
medium
Which article of the Constitution provides that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state?
Question 15
hard
Consider the following statements about the Governor's discretionary powers:
1. Determining royalty payable to Tribal District Councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram is a constitutional (express) discretion.
2. Appointing a Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority is a constitutional (express) discretion.
3. The Governor's decision on whether a matter falls within his discretion is final and cannot be questioned.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 16
easy
The Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the Legislative Council from persons with expertise in which fields?
Question 17
easy
Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?
Question 18
hard
In which state does the Governor have a special responsibility under Presidential direction regarding law and order during internal disturbance, distinct from routine law and order maintenance?
Question 19
medium
The Governor's ordinance ceases to operate after six weeks from the reassembly of the state legislature. Under which condition can it cease to operate even BEFORE the six-week period?
Question 20
medium
The Governor constitutes a Finance Commission every five years. This Commission is tasked with reviewing the financial position of:
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