Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
Ques:
21
The original plan in the draft Constitution for having elected Governors was dropped because:
It would have meant another election.
The election would have been fought on major political issues.
The elected Governor might have considered himself superior to the Chief Minister.
The Governor had to function under the Parliamentary System.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code :
Correct Answer:
(C)
1, 3 and 4
There was much debate in the Constituent Assembly regarding the subject of appointment or election of Governor in the States. Krishnamachari, B.G. Kher, J. B. Pant were in favour of election, while B. R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru were in favour of nominated Governor. Finally with general consensus, the provision of nominated Governor was accepted and the original proposal for the provision of elected Governor was cancelled as- (1) this would have increased election expenditure. (2) Nomination of governor would help avoiding clash of political ambition of the Chief Minister and the Governor as the election would have been fought on major issues, they would have pursued different policies. (3) The Centre would not have effective control over the State otherwise.
Ques:
22
The governor of the state, may act independently from the consultation of Legislative Assembly when -
The Government has to prove its majority in the session of Legislative Assembly.
To terminate the Chief Minister.
To reserve any bill for the consideration of President of India.
To send back a bill to Legislative Assembly for reconsideration.
To seek the consultation with High Court.
Choose the correct answer from the following code:
Code :
Correct Answer:
(A)
1,2,3 and 4
Governor of a state can act according to his discretion in following situations
(i) To ask the Government to prove majority in the State Legislative Assembly.
(ii) To terminate a Chief Minister who has lost confidence of the Assembly.
(iii) To provide or with hold assent to a Bill or reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President. (Art. 200)
(iv) To return a Bill to the Legislative Assembly for reconsideration (Provision of article 200)Besides, the Governor uses his discretion while imposing President’s rule in the State and dissolving the State Legislature. The Governor however has not been authorized to consult the High court. Therefore option (a) is correct.
Ques:
23
Under which of the following Article of Indian Constitution the Governor may reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Article 200
(a)Governor of a state can act according to his discretion in following situations
(i) To ask the Government to prove majority in the State Legislative Assembly.
(ii) To terminate a Chief Minister who has lost confidence of the Assembly.
(iii) To provide or with hold assent to a Bill or reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President. (Art. 200)
(iv) To return a Bill to the Legislative Assembly for reconsideration (Provision of article 200)Besides, the Governor uses his discretion while imposing President’s rule in the State and dissolving the State Legislature. The Governor however has not been authorized to consult the High court.
Ques:
24
Which amendment enabled the same person to be appointed as Governor of two or more states?
Correct Answer:
(C)
7th Amendment
The 7th Constitutional Amendment of India, enacted in 1956, significantly reorganized the states and their structure, allowing for the same person to be appointed as the Governor of more than one state. This amendment is specifically mentioned in Article 158 of the Constitution, which deals with the appointment and emoluments of Governors
Ques:
25
Consider the following statements in relation to Governor of a State in India -
He must be a citizen of India by birth.
Must have completed the age of 35 years.
He must be eligible to be a member of the Lok Sabha.
He may be appointed as Governor for two or more states.
Which of these is/are correct –
Correct Answer:
(D)
2 and 4 are correct
The Governor is the Executive head of a State appointed by the President. According to Article 157, any person who is a citizen of India and has completed the age of 35 years shall be eligible for appointment as a Governor of a State. Citizenship by birth is not a requirement. According to Article 158, the Governor shall not be a member of either House. Thus, it is not necessary that the Governor must have the eligibility to be a Member of Lok Sabha. The Seventh Amendment Act, 1956 provided that a person is eligible to be appointed as Governor for two or more States. Thus, statement (2) and (4) are true, and option (d) is correct.
Ques:
26
The Governor of a State is appointed by
Correct Answer:
(C)
The President
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Governor is the head of the executive of the states. The oath of office of the governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court and in his absence by the senior most judge of the HC available.
Ques:
27
Consider the following and select the correct answer by using the code given below:
The Governor shall take oath or affirmation before entering upon his office.
The format of oath or affirmation is given in the Third Schedule of Indian Constitution.
The Governor shall make and subscribe the oath or affirmation in the presence of Chief Justice of the High Court or in his absence senior most Judge of that Court.
The process of oath and affirmation is given in Article 159 of Indian Constitution.
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B)
(1), (3) and (4)
Every Governor and every person discharging the functions of the Governor shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State or in his absence, the senior most Judge of that Court available, an oath or affirmation in the prescribed form as provided in Article 159 of the Indian Constitution. 3rd schedule does not deal with the oath of the Governor.
Ques:
28
Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Sarkaria Commission (1983)
Sarkaria Commission Report (1988) Recommendation on appointment of Governor. Governor should be an eminent person & not belong to the state where he is to be posted State chief minister should have a say in the appointment of Governor. Governor should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in recent years. Hence statement (c) is correct. Governor should not be a member of the ruling party.
Ques:
29
Which one of the following statements about the Governor of an Indian State is not true:
Correct Answer:
(D)
He can be removed earlier if the Legislature of the concerned State passes a resolution for his removal.
According to Article 156(1) of the Constitution, a Governor of a State is an appointee of the President, and he or she holds office “during the pleasure of the President.” If a Governor continues to enjoy the “pleasure of the President,” he or she can hold the office for a term of five years. A Governor may be removed any time before completion of five-year, by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers, but the State Legislature has no such power.
Ques:
30
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.