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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 24]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The appointment of Governor of a State in India follows the American model.
- According to the Constitution, a person is qualified to be appointed as Governor only if he is qualified for election as a member to State Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
The appointment of Governor of a State in India is based on the Canadian model.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Constitution prescribes only two qualifications:
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
The appointment of Governor of a State in India is based on the Canadian model.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Constitution prescribes only two qualifications:
No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India.
- The Constitution does not lay down any grounds upon which a Governor may be removed by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state high court and in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution does not lay down any grounds upon which a Governor may be removed by the President.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state high court and in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Constitution does not lay down any grounds upon which a Governor may be removed by the President.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Advocate General of a State shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine.
- A member of the State Public Service Commission holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Governor appoints the Advocate General of a state and determines his remuneration. The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed only by the president and not by a governor.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Governor appoints the Advocate General of a state and determines his remuneration. The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed only by the president and not by a governor.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Ordinance making power of the Governor is a discretionary power.
- Governor can pardon a death sentence, if such a death sentence is prescribed by a State Law.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
Ordinance-making power of the Governor is not a discretionary power. This means that he can promulgate or withdraw an ordinance only on the advice of the council headed by the chief minister.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the Governor.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
Ordinance-making power of the Governor is not a discretionary power. This means that he can promulgate or withdraw an ordinance only on the advice of the council headed by the chief minister.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the Governor.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Constitution requires that a person must prove his majority in the Legislative Assembly before he is appointed as the Chief Minister.
- Lieutenant Governor is the only designation used for administrator of Union Territories in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The Constitution does not require that a person must prove his majority in the Legislative Assembly before he is appointed as the Chief Minister.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The President can specify the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator. At present, it is Lieutenant Governor in the case of Delhi, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrator in the case of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The Constitution does not require that a person must prove his majority in the Legislative Assembly before he is appointed as the Chief Minister.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The President can specify the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator. At present, it is Lieutenant Governor in the case of Delhi, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrator in the case of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following states have legislative council?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Bihar
- Telangana
- Odisha
- karnataka
Select the correct code:
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Solution (b)
Six States in India have Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Solution (b)
Six States in India have Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (Centre, State, Concurrent) for all the union territories.
- The Parliament can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the Union Territories.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the Union Territories.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- An administrator of Union Territory is an agent of the President similar to head of state like a Governor.
- The President can also appoint the Governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining union territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him. An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not head of state like a governor.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The President can also appoint the governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him. An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not head of state like a governor.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The President can also appoint the governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
In Indian context, the Governor has Constitutional discretion in which of the following cases?
- Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the State.
- While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory.
- Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The Governor has constitutional discretion in the following cases:
- Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
- Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the State.
- While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory (in case of additional charge).
- Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to an autonomous Tribal District Council as royalty accruing from licenses for mineral exploration.
- Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.
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Solution (d)
The Governor has constitutional discretion in the following cases:
- Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
- Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the State.
- While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory (in case of additional charge).
- Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to an autonomous Tribal District Council as royalty accruing from licenses for mineral exploration.
- Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The creation of Legislative Councils by the Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment to Constitution as per Article 368.
- The creation of Legislative councils requires special majority in the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (b)
The Parliament can abolish a legislative council or create it , if the Legislative Assembly of the concerned State passes a resolution to that effect.
Such a specific resolution 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.
This Act of Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368 and is passed like an ordinary piece of legislation (ie, by simple majority).
Hence statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
The Parliament can abolish a legislative council or create it , if the Legislative Assembly of the concerned State passes a resolution to that effect.
Such a specific resolution 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.
This Act of Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368 and is passed like an ordinary piece of legislation (ie, by simple majority).
Hence statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
