Questions for: The Governor

• Q: Which of the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is correct? (1. Opinion is binding 2. Full bench hears it 3. Not binding on Govt. 4. Only one reference at a time)
  
  A) 1 and 2

  B) 1 and 3

  C) 2 and 3

  D) 2 and 4
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on matters of law or fact: (1. On its own initiative 2. If President seeks 3. Only on Fundamental Rights)
  
  A) Only 1

  B) Only 2

  C) Only 3

  D) 1 and 2
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: Which Articles of the Constitution have been declared by the Supreme Court as part of the ‘Inviolable basic structure’?
  
  A) Article 32, 226, 227

  B) Article 32, 227, 245

  C) Article 32, 226, 245

  D) Article 32, 226, 227, 245
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: Consider the statements: 1. Parliament cannot enlarge Supreme Court jurisdiction 2. Officers of SC/HC are appointed by CJs and expenses from Consolidated Fund
  
  A) Only 1

  B) Only 2

  C) Both 1 and 2

  D) Neither 1 nor 2
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: Consider the statements: 1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was CJI 2. He is one of the progenitors of PIL in India
  
  A) Only 1

  B) Only 2

  C) Both 1 and 2

  D) Neither 1 nor 2
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Under which Article of the Indian Constitution may the Governor reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President?
  
  A) Article 169

  B) Article 200

  C) Article 201

  D) Article 202
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Under which Article of the Constitution can the Governor refer any Bill for the approval of the President?
  
  A) Article 166

  B) Article 200

  C) Article 239

  D) Article 240
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Who is the Constitutional Head of the State Governments?
  
  A) Chief Minister

  B) Governor

  C) Speaker

  D) High Court Judge
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Who appoints the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
  
  A) The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

  B) The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

  C) The Prime Minister of India

  D) The President of India
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?
  
  A) President of India

  B) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

  C) Chief Justice of High Court

  D) Outgoing Governor of the concerned State
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: Which statement about the Governor of an Indian State is NOT true?
  
  A) Appointed by the President of India

  B) Can be Governor of more than one State

  C) Holds office for a term of five years

  D) Can be removed earlier if Legislature passes resolution
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Which one of the following statements is correct?
  
  A) Same person cannot be Governor of two or more states

  B) Judges of High Court appointed by Governor

  C) No procedure for removal of Governor in Constitution

  D) Chief Minister of UT appointed by Lt. Governor on majority support
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: When same person is Governor of two or more States, emoluments and allowances shall be
  
  A) As expressed wish of Governor

  B) As decided by the President

  C) As decided by Home Ministry

  D) Allocated among States as President determines
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Approval of ordinance promulgated by Governor is necessary by
  
  A) President

  B) State Legislature

  C) Ministers of Council of State

  D) None of the above
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: State Governor is appointed by
  
  A) Central Cabinet

  B) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

  C) Speaker of Lok Sabha

  D) President of India
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Appointment of a Governor in a State is as per Article
  
  A) 153

  B) 154

  C) 155

  D) 156
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: Which statement about State Governors is NOT true?
  
  A) Part of State Legislature

  B) Can pardon sentence of death

  C) Does not appoint Judges of State High Court

  D) Has no Emergency powers
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Governor’s salary and allowances are given by
  
  A) Consolidated Fund of State

  B) Consolidated Fund of India

  C) Contingency Fund of State

  D) Both (A) and (B)
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: To whom is the Governor of a State responsible?
  
  A) Prime Minister

  B) President

  C) Legislative Assembly

  D) Chief Minister
  Answer: D
  Explanation:
• Q: Who remains in office as long as the President of India wishes?
  
  A) Governor

  B) Election Commissioner

  C) Judges of Supreme Court

  D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: Constitution of India does NOT provide for impeachment of
  
  A) The President

  B) The Governor of a State

  C) The Chief Justice of India

  D) The Vice-President of India
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: First lady to become Governor of a State in India
  
  A) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur

  B) Padmaja Naidu

  C) Sarojini Naidu

  D) Serla Grewal
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Who was the first woman Governor of a State in free India?
  
  A) Sarojini Naidu

  B) Sucheta Kripalani

  C) Indira Gandhi

  D) Vijay Laxmi Pandit
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: First lady Governor of West Bengal
  
  A) Vijay Laxmi Pandit

  B) Padmaja Naidu

  C) Rajani Rai

  D) Sheila Kaul
  Answer: B
  Explanation:
• Q: Who among the following is NOT appointed by the State Governor?
  
  A) Chief Minister

  B) Members, State Public Service Commission

  C) Judges of High Court

  D) Advocate General
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: The original plan for elected Governors was dropped because: (1) It would have meant another election. (2) Election fought on political issues. (3) Elected Governor might feel superior to CM. (4) Governor had to function under Parliamentary System.
  
  A) 1 and 2

  B) 2 and 3

  C) 1, 3 and 4

  D) 2, 3 and 4
  Answer: C
  Explanation:
• Q: The governor may act independently from the consultation of Legislative Assembly when (1. Govt must prove majority 2. Terminate CM 3. Reserve bill for President 4. Send back bill for reconsideration 5. Seek consultation with High Court). Choose correct code.
  
  A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

  B) 2, 3, 4 and 5

  C) 1, 2, 4 and 5

  D) All of these
  Answer: A
  Explanation:
• Q: Consider statements about Governor: 1. Must be Indian citizen by birth 2. Age 35+ 3. Eligible to be Lok Sabha member 4. May be Governor for 2 or more states. Which correct?
  
  A) 1 and 2 are correct

  B) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

  C) 1, 2 and 4 are correct

  D) 2 and 4 are correct
  Answer: D
  Explanation: