State Government

Political Science ⇒ Indian Constitution and Government

State Government starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in State Government. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the composition of the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).

Describe the procedure for the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.

Describe the process of formation of the Council of Ministers in a state.

Discuss the relationship between the Governor and the Council of Ministers in a state.

Discuss the role of the State Election Commission.

Explain the concept of 'collective responsibility' of the Council of Ministers in a state.

Explain the difference between the powers of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

Explain the discretionary powers of the Governor.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the State Legislative Council? (1) 21 years, (2) 25 years, (3) 30 years, (4) 35 years

Which article of the Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor? (1) Article 163, (2) Article 164, (3) Article 165, (4) Article 166

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states? (1) Article 2, (2) Article 3, (3) Article 4, (4) Article 5

Which house in a bicameral state legislature is also known as the Legislative Council? (1) Vidhan Sabha, (2) Vidhan Parishad, (3) Lok Sabha, (4) Rajya Sabha

The ________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the state government.

The ________ is the highest judicial authority in a state.

The Governor can reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the ________.

The Governor of a state is appointed by the ________.

The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the Legislative Assembly is not in session. Yes or No?

True or False: The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state government.

True or False: The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly at any time on the advice of the Chief Minister.

True or False: The State Legislature can amend the Constitution of India on its own.