IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz
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DAILY STATIC QUIZ will cover all the topics of Static/Core subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - Polity [Day 7]
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- According to the Constitution, a person belonging to a State cannot be appointed as Governor for that State.
- According to the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as Governor unless is qualified for election as a member of the State Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
There is no such restriction in Constitution. As, a convention generally a person from a different State is appointed as a Governor. (However, it is not strictly followed)
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:
- He should be a citizen of India.
- He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
There is no such restriction in Constitution. As, a convention generally a person from a different State is appointed as a Governor. (However, it is not strictly followed)
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:
- He should be a citizen of India.
- He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- If a State law prescribes for death sentence, Governor has the authority pardon such a death sentence.
- Governor cannot grant pardon in respect to sentence by a court-martial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the Governor.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Governor cannot grant pardon in respect to sentence by a court-martial. Only President has such power.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the Governor.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Governor cannot grant pardon in respect to sentence by a court-martial. Only President has such power.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to the Constitution, the number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister in a State shall not be less than twelve.
- Advocate-General for the State shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as Chief Justice of High Court.
- According to the Constitution the remuneration of advocate general is determined by the State Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
According to Article 164, the number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister in a State shall not be less than twelve.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Advocate-General for the State shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of High Court.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
According to the Constitution the remuneration of advocate general is determined by the Governor.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
According to Article 164, the number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister in a State shall not be less than twelve.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Advocate-General for the State shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of High Court.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
According to the Constitution the remuneration of advocate general is determined by the Governor.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to Constitution, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
- The resolution for abolition of State Legislative Council by the State Assembly shall be passed by simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
According to Article164, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The resolution to abolish State legislative Council must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
According to Article164, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The resolution to abolish State legislative Council must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to the Constitution Legislative Assembly of each State shall not consist more than five hundred members.
- The total number of members in the Legislative Council shall not exceed one fourth of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
According to Article 170, the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than five hundred, and not less than sixty, members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 171: The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
According to Article 170, the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than five hundred, and not less than sixty, members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 171: The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
