Polity

The Governor of a State is appointed by?

A The Chief Minister
B The President
C The Prime Minister
D The State Legislature

What is the term of office of a Governor?

A A fixed 5 years, removable only by impeachment
B 5 years, but holds office during the pleasure of the President
C 6 years
D 4 years

What is the minimum age required to become a Governor?

A 25 years
B 30 years
C 35 years
D 40 years

Can the same person be appointed Governor of more than one state?

A No, never allowed
B Yes, one person can be appointed Governor of two or more states
C Only during emergencies
D Only with Parliament's specific approval

Provisions relating to the office of Governor are covered under which range of Articles?

A Articles 124–147
B Articles 153–167
C Articles 214–231
D Articles 52–78

Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?

A The President
B The Governor
C The Chief Justice of the High Court
D The Speaker of the Assembly

Normally, who is appointed as Chief Minister?

A Any MLA
B The leader of the party/coalition with a majority in the State Legislative Assembly
C The senior-most MLA
D A nominated member

Under which Article can the Governor reserve a State bill for the President's consideration?

A Article 200
B Article 201
C Article 213
D Article 356

Under which Article can a Governor promulgate an ordinance when the State Legislature is not in session?

A Article 200
B Article 213
C Article 356
D Article 154

Under which Article can President's Rule (State Emergency) be imposed on a state, based on the Governor's report?

A Article 352
B Article 356
C Article 360
D Article 365

The Governor generally acts on the aid and advice of?

A The President directly
B The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister
C Parliament
D The Supreme Court

Does the Governor have any discretionary powers independent of the State Council of Ministers' advice?

A No, none at all
B Yes, in certain matters such as reserving bills or recommending President's Rule
C Only during peacetime
D Only as a ceremonial head

Who is the constitutional head of a State?

A The Chief Minister
B The Governor
C The Speaker
D The Chief Justice of the High Court

The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to?

A The Governor
B The State Legislative Assembly
C Parliament
D The President

Can a Governor be a member of the State Legislature at the time of appointment?

A Yes, and must remain so
B No – if a legislator is appointed Governor, they must vacate their legislative seat
C Only if directly elected
D Only in Union Territories

The Governor's power to grant pardon under Article 161 does NOT extend to?

A Simple imprisonment
B A death sentence (only the President can pardon a death sentence)
C Fines
D Probation orders

Who administers the oath of office to a Governor?

A The President
B The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court (or the senior-most judge)
C The Chief Minister
D The Speaker

Can a Governor be removed before completing the 5-year term?

A No, the term is fixed
B Yes, since the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President
C Only through impeachment
D Only through a state referendum

Who officiates as Governor when the office falls vacant?

A The Chief Minister
B The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, or another person as directed by the President
C The Speaker of the Assembly
D The Vice President

As per the 91st Amendment, the maximum size of a State Council of Ministers is capped at what percentage of the total members of the Legislative Assembly?

A 10%
B 15%
C 20%
D 25%

Under which Article does the Governor have the power to summon, prorogue the State Legislature, and dissolve the Legislative Assembly?

A Article 174
B Article 200
C Article 213
D Article 163

When a Governor also administers a Union Territory, is the Governor bound by the State Council of Ministers' advice in that separate UT role?

A Yes, always
B No – they may act independently in that separate function
C Never permitted
D Only with Parliament's consent

A "Money Bill" in a State Legislature can be introduced only in the?

A Legislative Council
B Legislative Assembly
C Either House
D Neither House

Who decides whether a State bill is a Money Bill?

A The Governor
B The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
C The Chief Minister
D The President

The salary and allowances of a Governor are charged upon?

A The Consolidated Fund of India
B The Consolidated Fund of the State
C The Contingency Fund of India
D The Public Account of the State