State Legislature UPSC Questions

State Legislature MCQ Questions

7.
Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice
D.
Governor
ANSWER :
D. Governor
8.
The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of:
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Governor
D.
State Legislature
ANSWER :
C. Governor
9.
Who decides the salary and allowances of the Chief Minister?
A.
Governor
B.
President
C.
State Legislature
D.
Parliament
ANSWER :
C. State Legislature
10.
Which article outlines the duties of the Chief Minister in providing information to the Governor?
A.
Article 163
B.
Article 164
C.
Article 167
D.
Article 177
ANSWER :
C. Article 167
11.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day- to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-II:
In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? UPSC - 2023
A.
Both correct, and II explains I
B.
Both correct, and II does not explain I
C.
I correct, II incorrect
D.
I incorrect, II correct
ANSWER :
A. Both correct, and II explains I
12.
Which of the following powers is NOT enjoyed by the Chief Minister?
A.
Advising Governor on important appointments
B.
Summoning sessions of Parliament
C.
Chairman of State Planning Board
D.
Member of NITI Aayog Governing Council
ANSWER :
B. Summoning sessions of Parliament