161. Which one of the following is not a function of the Chief Minister of a State?
(a) He allots business among his col- leagues
(b) He can ask any Minister to resign and in case of his refusal advise the Governor to dismiss him
(c) He can dissolve the Legislative Assembly
(d) He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet and controls the agenda thereof
Ans. c
162. Chief Minister is not responsible for
(a) Running the entire administration of the State
(b) The maintenance of the law and order in the State
(c) The defense of the State
(d ) None of the above
Ans. c
163. In case of death, resignation or removal of Governor, acts as the Governor.
(a) The Chief Minister
(b) The President of India
(c) The Speaker
(d) The Chief Justice of High Court
Ans. d
164. If a Governor wants to resign, to whom does he address his letter of resignation?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Home Minister
(c) Chief Minister
(d) President of India
Ans. d
165. A Governor can issue an ordinance
(a) Whenever he likes
(b)Whenever Chief Minister advises him
(c) Whenever the State Legislature is not in Session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed
(d) When the Union Government tells him to do so
Ans. c
166. The Governor of a State can
(a) Dissolve the Legislative Assembly
(b) Dissolve the Legislative Council
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
Ans. a
167. The Governor of a State can address the Legislature at the commencement of the
(a) New session after each general election
(b) First session every year
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans. a
168. Who appoints the Governor of a State?
(a) Home Minister of India
(b) President of India
(c) Chief Minister of that State
(d) Prime Minister of India
Ans. b
169. In ………………………….., the executive power of the State Government is vested
(a) The President of India
(b) The Chief Minister
(c) The Governor
(d) The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Ans. c
170. Till Governor of a State holds his office only during the pleasure of
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Home Minister
Ans. b
