Governor and State Executive questions for UPSC Prelims

Which of the following functions are performed by the chief minister of a state? 1. He advises the governor with regard to the appointment of the Solicitor General. 2. He heads the Inter-State Council. 3. He is the chairman of the State Planning Board. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements: 1. Every minister shall have the right to speak and vote in any committee of the state legislature. 2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the appointment of the chief minister, consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person must prove his majority in the legislative assembly before he is appointed as the Chief Minister. 2. A person who is not a member of the state legislature can not be appointed as the Chief Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the pardoning power of the Governor given in Article 161, consider the following statements: 1. He can pardon a death sentence. 2. He can grant pardon to any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Governor of a State, consider the following statements: 1. He is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by the President. 2. When he is the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the appointment of the Governor as provided in the Constitution of India? 1. He should be a non-resident of the state where he is appointed. 2. The president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned but the advise is not binding on him. 3. He should have completed 35 years of age. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the ordinance making powers of the Governor, consider the following statements: 1. It is co-extensive with the legislative power of the state legislature. 2. It is not a discretionary power. 3. An ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six months from the reassembly of the state legislature. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the state council of ministers, consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution does not specify the maximum strength of the state council of ministers. 2. The advice tendered by the council of ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?