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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.

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 4

  4. All are true

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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?

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  1. 40

  2. 25

  3. 36

  4. 56

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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.

The speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a State submits his resignation to the ___________.

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice of the High Court

  4. Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of that State

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Article 179 of the Constitution states that a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of an Assembly:
a. shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly;
b. may at any time by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office; and
c. may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Assembly passed by a majority of all the then members of the Assembly.