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Practice Questions
Q1
The Governor of a state is appointed by:
- A. The State Legislature
- B. The President of India
- C. The Chief Minister
- D. The Election Commission
Q2
The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor but must be:
- A. Nominated by the President
- B. Leader of majority party/coalition in State Legislative Assembly
- C. Selected by the Union Cabinet
- D. Approved by Rajya Sabha
Q3
The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) exists in how many states?
- A. All states
- B. 6 states (as of 2024)
- C. 15 states
- D. 28 states
Q4
The Governor's discretionary powers include:
- A. Appointing CM when no majority
- B. Removing an elected CM arbitrarily
- C. Vetoing state budgets
- D. Dismissing state assemblies at will
Q5
Article 356 deals with:
- A. National Emergency
- B. President's Rule (State Emergency)
- C. Financial Emergency
- D. Suspension of Fundamental Rights
Q6
State Legislature's residuary powers go to:
- A. State Legislature
- B. Union Parliament
- C. Concurrent List
- D. Governor decides
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