Question 1 : Which Articles in the Constitution deal with the State Legislature?
a) Article 168 to 212
b) Article 26 to 78
c) Article 212 to 240
d) Article 164 to 200
Answer : a
Question 2 : The State Legislature consists of
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Governor
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer : c
Question 3 : Which among the following has less than 60 members of Legislative Assembly?
a) Sikkim
b) Goa
c) Mizoram
d) All of these
Answer : d
Question 4 : Which one of the following Indian States has the largest number of members in its State Legislature?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Manipur
d) Meghalaya
Answer : b
Question 5 : According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum and maximum strength of members of Legislative Assembly in a state can be respectively
a) 40 and 400
b) 50 and 450
c) 50 and 500
d) 60 and 500
Answer : d
Question 6 : Which of the following States/Union Territory has a Legislative Assembly consisting of only 30 members?
a) Puducherry
b) Mizoram
c) Goa
d) All of these
Answer : c
Question 7 : Consider the following statements regarding Indian Polity
I. In India, a state cannot have more than 500 members in its Legislative Assembly
II. To be a member of State Legislative Assembly, a citizen must not be less than 25 years of age
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : c
Question 8 : With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements.
I. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year
II. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : a
Question 9 : Consider the following statements
I. In case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number of persons to Legislative Assembly is fixed at 30
II. Some members of the Legislative Assemblies in Sikkim and Nagaland are also elected indirectly
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) None of these
Answer : c
Question 10 : Which of the following cannot be dissolved but abolished?
a) House of People
b) Council of State
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Legislative Council
Answer : d
Question 11 : Which is the Upper Chamber of State Legislature in India?
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Governor’s Office
d) None of the above
Answer : a
Question 12 : Procedure for creation of Legislative Council in States has been described in which Article of the Constitution?
a) Article 69
b) Article 169
c) Article 269
d) Article 369
Answer : b
Question 13 : The total strength of the Legislative Council is
a) one-third of the total membership of Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 40
b) equal to the strength of the State Legislative Assembly
c) half the strength of the total membership of the State Legislative Assembly
d) one-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly but it should not be less than 100
Answer : a
Question 14 : Who among the following recommended to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State?
a) The President of India
b) The Governor of the concerned State
c) The Legislative Council of the concerned State
d) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned state
Answer : d
Question 15 : In any State of India, Legislative Council can be created or abolished
a) by the Parliament
b) by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the State
c) by the Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
d) by the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly on the State
Answer : d
Question 16 : Who among the following can’t be member of Legislative Council?
a) Member of local bodies
b) Teachers of 3 year standing in the state lower in standard than secondary school
c) Graduate of year standing and residing within the state
d) Person having special knowledge, practical experience of literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service
Answer : b
Question 17 : The Legislative Council in a State having bicameral legislature
a) is known as Upper House
b) can be abolished or created in the States having unicameral legislatures through an Act of the Parliament
c) can be abolished by the Governor on a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority by the State Legislative Assembly
d) can be abolished by the President on the recommendation of the Governor
Answer : b
Question 18 : The provisions of the Constitution relating to the establishment and abolition of the Legislative Councils can be amended by
a) two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament and majority of the States
b) special majority by State Legislative Assembly and simple majority of the Parliament
c) two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament
d) None of the above
Answer : b
Question 19 : Which of the following is/are correct?
The Legislative Council of a State:
I. is not subject to dissolution
II. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly
III. can be abolished by the President on the Governor’s recommendation
a) Only I
b) I, II and III
c) I and II
d) I and III
Answer : c
Question 20 : Consider the following statements
I. The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state
II. The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative council of that Particular state.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : d
Question 21 : Who among the following is the State Legislature decides whether bill is a Money Bill or not?
a) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
b) Chief Minister
c) Chairman of Legislative Council
d) Leader of Majority Party
Answer : a
Question 22 : Consider the following statements:
I. The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a State and Chairman of the Legislative Council of the State
II. The Governor in his discretion can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : c
Question 23 : Consider the following statements:
I. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly
II. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : a
Question 24 : Consider the following statements:
I. If the Legislative Assembly of a State in India is dissolved in mid-term, the Speaker continues in office till the process of formation of next Legislative Assembly
II. When the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly resigns he addresses his letter to the Deputy-Speaker of the Assembly
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : c
Question 25 : Who among the following summon the House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place he/she thinks fit?
a) Chief Minister
b) President
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer : c
Question 26 : The State Legislature shall not intervene ………. months between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session
a) one
b) three
c) four
d) six
Answer : d
Question 27 : With reference to States in India, consider the following statements
I. Six months shall not intervene between the last sitting of the State Legislature and the first sitting in next session
II. After every general election to the State Assembly, the Governor has to address the State Assembly on the very first sitting so also the first session every year
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Answer : c
Question 28 : What is the most important function of the legislature?
a) Establish peace in the state
b) Making laws
c) Passing budget
d) Control on the Executive
Answer : b
Question 29 : A money bill can be introduced in
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer : a
Question 30 : The power to legislate on all matters relating to elections to Panchayats lies with
a) the Parliament of India
b) the State Legislature
c) the State Election Commission
d) the Election Commission of India
Answer : b
Question 31 : Which one of the following is the period for the Legislative Council to retain the ordinary Bills?
a) 14 days
b) 3 months
c) 4 months
d) 6 months
Answer : b
Question 32 : What is the minimum age requirement to become a Member of the Legislative Assembly?
a) 32 years
b) 42 years
c) 20 years
d) 25 years
Answer : d
Question 33 : The Chairman of the Legislative council is elected by
a) itself
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) None of the above
Answer : a
Question 34 : The number of nominated members in the Legislative Council is
a) 1/3 of the total strength
b) 1/4 of the total strength
c) 1/6 of the total strength
d) None of the above
Answer : c
Question 35 : The members of the Legislative Council are appointed through
I. Direct elections
II. Indirect elections
III. Nomination
a) I and II
b) II and III
c) I, II and III
d) I and III
Answer : c
Question 36 : While nominating a member in State Legislative Council Governor considers person having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of
I. Literature
II. Sports
III. Science
IV. Art
V. Co-operative movement
VI. Social service
a) I, II, III, VI
b) I, III, IV, V, VI
c) I, II, III, IV, VI
d) All of these
Answer : b
Question 37 : Who appoints the Chief Minister of any of the state in India?
a) President of India
b) Governor of the State
c) Judge of High Court
d) Attorney General of India
Answer : b
Question 38 : Which of the following holds by the Article 164(1) of the Indian Constitution?
a) The Governor of a State can appoint, post, promote district judges in consultation with state High Court
b) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor
c) The salary and allowances of the Chief Minister are determined by the State Legislature from time to time
d) None of the above
Answer : b
Question 39 : Consider the following statements
I. The Chief Minister furnishes to the Governor such information relating to the administration of the state of affairs and proposals of legislation as he may call for (Article 167)
II. Chief Minister acts as the sole channel of Communication between his Ministers and Governor
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) None of the above
Answer : c
Question 40 : Which of the following are the duties of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?
I. He communicates to him all the decisions of the Council of Ministers
II. He supplies him information on such matters relating to the administration of the State as the Governor may call for
III. He assists the Governor in making appointments in the State Government
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) I and II
b) I, II and III
c) I and III
d) Only I
Answer : a
Question 41 : With regard to functions of the Chief Minister, consider the following statements
I. He is the Chairman of State Planning Board
II. He is member of Interstate Council
III. He is consulted in the appointment of advocate General and member of SPSC
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) I and II
b) Only III
c) II and III
d) I, II and III
Answer : b
Question 42 : Who among the following administer the oaths of office and secrecy to Council of Minister?
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker of State Assembly
Answer : b
Question 43 : What can be the minimum strength of Council of Ministers including Chief Minister in the States?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 13
d) 14
Answer : b
Question 44 : Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Council of Ministers at the Center and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State respectively?
a) 91st
b) 93rd
c) 95th
d) 97th
Answer : a
Question 45 : Which of the following are the executive functions of the Council of Ministers of a State?
I. It brings about necessary cohesion in the policy of various ministers
II. It assists the President in the administration of the State during the President’s Rule in the State
III. It runs the administration of the State in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
IV. It formulates the policy of the State Government and gives it practical shape
a) I, III and IV
b) II, III and IV
c) I, II and III
d) All of these
Answer : a
Question 46 : Who is the Constitutional Head of the State Government?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) High Court Judge
Answer : b
Question 47 : The provision that Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly of the State is in which Article of the Constitution of India?
a) 172
b) 176
c) 182
d) 183
Answer : b
Question 48 : The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the removal of
a) the President
b) the Vice-President of India
c) the Chief Justice of India
d) the Governor of a State
Answer : d
Question 49 : Which one of the following statements about the State Government is not true?
a) He is part of the State Legislature
b) He can pardon a sentence of death
c) He does not appoint judges of the State High Court
d) He has no emergency powers
Answer : b
Question 50 : 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
Answer : c
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