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81. Who does the Governor consult for the disqualification of a members of the state legislature?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Election Commission
[D] Chief Justice of the state high court
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commission]
Notes:
The Governor consults the Election Commission to decide on the question of disqualification of the members of the state legislature.
82. What are the powers of the Governor with regards to the Money Bill?
[A] He can return the Money bill back to the state legislature
[B] Money bills can be introduced in the state legislature without his prior recommendation
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
Th Governor is not empowered to send back the Money bill for the reconsideration of the state legislature. Nonetheless, a Money bill has to go through the process of the prior recommendation of the Governor if it is to be introduced in the state legislature.
83. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to ministers of state?
1. There is no provision in the Constitution for the system of legal responsibility of the minister in the states.
2. Courts are barred from enquiring into the nature of advice rendered by the ministers to the governor.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
There is no provision in the Constitution of India for the system of legal responsibility of the minister in the states, as at the Centre. The courts cannot enquire into the nature of advice rendered by the ministers to the governor.
84. Cabinet which is the real centre of authority in the state government performs which of the following functions?
1. It is the highest decision making authority in the politico-administrative system of a state.
2. It is the chief policy formulating body of the state government.
3. It is an advisory body to the governor.
4. It deals with all major legislative and financial matters.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Cabinet in the state government performs functions such as (1) it is the highest decision making authority in the politico-administrative system of a state, (2) it is the chief policy formulating body of the state government, (3) it is an advisory body to the governor, (4) it deals with all major legislative and financial matters etc.
85. How many states have unicameral system?
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Correct Answer: B [22]
Notes:
Presently twenty-two states have unicameral system. In these states the state legislature consists of the governor and the legislative assembly. In case of bicameral system, the state legislature consists of the governor, the legislative council and the legislative assembly.
86. How many days advance notice is to be given to speaker of state legislative assembly to move a resolution against him?
[A] 7 days
[B] 14 days
[C] 15 days
[D] 30 days
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Correct Answer: B [14 days]
Notes:
The speaker of state legislature can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days advance notice to the speaker.
87. When a bill is reserved by the governor for the consideration of the President which of the following options are available to the President?
[A] Give his assent to the bill
[B] Withhold his assent to the bill
[C] Return the bill for reconsideration of the House or Houses of the state legislature
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
When a bill is reserved by the governor of the state for the consideration of the President of India, the President may either give his assent to the bill or withhold his assent to the bill or return the bill for reconsideration of the House or Houses of the state legislature.
88. Who has the final power to decide whether a particular bill is a money bill or not?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: C [Speaker]
Notes:
The final power to decide whether a particular bill is a money bill or not is vested only in the Speaker of the assembly. The Money Bill can be introduced only in the legislative assembly and not in the council.
89. The power of the High Court to issue writs comes under which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] Statutory Rights
[C] Constitutional Rights
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Constitutional Rights]
Notes:
The power to issue writs under Article 226 of the Constitution of India of the High Court comes under Constitutional Rights. The Supreme Court is granted the same power under Article 32.
90. Which of the following holds control over district courts and other subordinate courts?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] Prliament
[C] High Court
[D] Governor
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Correct Answer: C [High Court]
Notes:
The High Court of the state holds control over district courts and other subordinate courts including the posting, promotion and leave of persons belonging to the judicial service of a state and holding any post inferior to the post of district judge.
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