Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

31

In which State does the Governor nominate woman to the Assembly?

A) Jammu & Kashmir B) Sikkim C) Manipur D) Nagaland

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been conferred with the power to appoint two women as members of legislative assembly by Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, if he is of opinion that women are not adequately represented in house.

32

How many members are nominated by Governor in legislative council?

A) 12 B) 6 C) 1/6th of total strength of house D) 1/12th of total strength of house

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Governor of state can nominate 1/6th members of total strength in Legislative Council. Governor can nominate an individual if he has special knowledge and practical experience in any of five fields namely Art, Science, Literature, Social service and Co-operative movements.

33

In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by-

A) The advice of former Chief Minister B) The advice of the Prime Minister C) The advice of the President of India D) His own discretion

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

In appointment of Chier Minister; when no party enjoys absolute majority after assembly elections, Governor will go by his own discretion to explore the formation of a stable government.

34

Who served for the longest period of time as the Chief Minister of a state-

A) Naveen Patnaik B) Pawan Kumar Chamling C) Jyoti Basu D) Nitish Kumar

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

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35

Which of the following state had never a Lady Chief Minister-

A) Tamilnadu B) Rajasthan C) Uttar Pradesh D) Maharashtra

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Maharashtra never had a lady Chief Minister. Whereas Tamilnadu has been served by two women Chief Ministers -Janaki Ramchandran and J.Jayalalitha. Vasundhra Raje is serving as Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh had Sucheta Kriplani and Mayawati as Chif Ministers.

36

What is the full form of MLA in the Indian Constitution?

A) Member of Legislative Assembly B) Master of Legislative Assembly C) Member of Left Assembly D) Master of Left Assembly

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Member of Legislative Assembly i.e. M.L.A. is a representative elected by voters of a constituency under state legislative assembly. Similarly the representatives in legislative council are called Member of Legislative Council i.e. M.L.C.

37

The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is-

A) 21 years B) 25 years C) 30 years D) 35 years

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Minimum age limit for membership of Vidhan Parishad or Legislative Council is 30 years. They have a fixed tenure of 6 years. And 1/3rd of its member retire every 2nd year like in case of Rajya Sabha. Minimum age limit for membership of Vidhan Sabha or Legislative Assembly is 25 years.

38

What is the minimum age for becoming a Governor of state in India?

A) 30 years B) 25 years C) 35 years D) 45 years

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Minimum age to become Governor of state is 35 years. Other eligibility criteria for Governor includes Indian citizenship and he/she must not hold any other office of profit. Governor do not need to be member of any house of state.

39

Who appoints Governor of a State in India?

A) Prime Minister of India B) Council of Minister C) Judge of Supreme Court D) President of India

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

President of India appoints Governor of State in India for a term of 5 years. Governors are the constitutional head of state. Governor act on advice of Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister.

40

According to which article, state council can be formed or dissolved-

A) Article 167 B) Article 168 C) Article 170 D) Article 169

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Process for creation and abolition of state legislative council is given under Article-169. According to this article, Parliament through law can create and abolish legislative council. Parliament will take up such resolution only when concerned state legislative assembly has put forward a demand by passing it through a special majority.