Tag: civics

Questions Related to civics

If a Minsiter of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

  3. Governor of the State

  4. Leader of his political party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A State Minister will give his resignation to the CM, who will consider it and forward it to the Governor of the respective state. 

Which one of the following Act, made the central Legislature a bicameral i.e., the council of States and the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Government of India Act, 1909

  2. Government of India Act, 1919

  3. Government of India Act, 1935

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B

If a person gets elected to both the Houses of Parliament or State Legislature or is a member of House of Parliament as well as House of State Legislature ___________________.

  1. He may enjoy membership of both the House

  2. He may give up one of the seats

  3. He must give up one of the seats

  4. He must vacate both the seats


Correct Option: C

Main areas of conflict between the Legislature and the Judiciary is/are __________________________.

  1. Existence, extent and scope of Parliamentary privileges and power of Legislatures to punish for contempt

  2. Interference in the proceedings of Parliament/Legislature

  3. Decision given by the Presiding Officers of Legislatures under the Anti-Defection Law

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Under the Legislative Procedure in Parliament, what is true about a Bill?

  1. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses

  2. A Bill pending in the Council of States - which has not been passed by the House of the people shall not lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

  3. A Bill which is pending in the House of People, or which having been passed by the House of People, is pending in the Council of States, shall lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

  4. All are correct


Correct Option: D

The President of India is elected _______________.

  1. By way of people representation

  2. By an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and by the representatives of Central and State Legislature

  3. Directed by the people

  4. The Primary Minister appoints him


Correct Option: B

Mark the incorrect statement (s): 

  1. Advocate-General for the State is a appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of respective High Court

  2. The term of Advocate-General is five years

  3. The Advocate-General holds office at the pleasure of the State Legislature

  4. All are incorrect


Correct Option: D

Who among the following does not hold his/her office at the pleasure of the Governor?

  1. Chairman of the Public Service Commission

  2. Advocate-General

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  4. Auditor-General of State


Correct Option: C

Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the executive powers of Governor?
1. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the Universities of the state
2. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of the Universities of the state
3. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other state ministers
4. The Governor appoints the advocate general of the state.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 4

  4. All are true


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

EXECUTIVE POWERS OF GOVERNOR:
1. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor of the Universities of the state
2. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of the Universities of the state
3. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other state ministers
4. The Governor appoints the advocate general of the state

What is the strength of Legislative Council in Jammu & Kashmir?

  1. 40

  2. 25

  3. 36

  4. 56


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu & Kashmir upper house has strength of 36 only. This is because; J & K assembly is created as per the J & K constitution and Part VI is not applicable to Jammu & Kashmir.