CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The State,Local Government And Union Territories Quiz 3 - MCQExams.com

To which of the following States the Special Marriages Act , 1954 does not apply ?
  • Meghalaya
  • Nagaland
  • Tripura
  • Jammu and Kashmir
Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • Finance Commission
  • None of the above
The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act inWhich one of the following is not identified as its objective?
  • To provide self- governance
  • To recognise traditional rights
  • To create autonomous regions
  • To free tribal people form exploitation
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992.
It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies.
1/3rd positions are reserved for women.
Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 1,2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
Which among the following Union Territories has a judicial Commissioner ?
  • Puducherry
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Daman and Diu
  • Lakshadweep
Which of the following has the powers to create a new All - India Service?
  • Parliament
  • Union Public Service Commission
  • Union Cabinet
  • Ministry of Personnel, Public, Grievances and Pensions.
The Union List contains
  • 47 subjects
  • 100 subjects
  • 63 subjects
  • 92 subjects
If the President returns the Bill to the legislature for reconsideration
  • a re-passage of the Bill by the two-third majority will compel him to give his assent
  • a re-passage of the Bill by simple majority will compel him to give his assent
  • a joint sitting will have to be called to pass it again
  • the legislature must accept amendments proposed by the President
There is no reservation for the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of
  • Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
  • Punjab, Assam and Nagaland
  • Nagaland, Meghalaya and Orissa
  • Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya
At present, India consists of _______________.
  • 21 states and 11 union territories
  • 28 states and 7union territories
  • 25 states and 9 union territories
  • 24 states and 7 union territories
The world's famous tourist resort in India is ________.
  • Shimla
  • Darjeeling
  • Ooty
  • Kashmir
Daman and Diu is a _______________.
  • union territory of India
  • state of India.
  • district of India
  • city of India
The Panchayati Raj system under Part-IX of the Constitution of India does not apply to the States of:
  • Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland
  • Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
  • Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
  • Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Which part became 22nd State of lndia on 26th April, 1975 ? 
  • Nagaland
  • Tripura
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Sikkim
In 1830 Belgium declared its independence from ________________.
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Germany
Apart from the Central and the State government there is the third type of government in Belgium called the
  • Regional government
  • Ethnic government
  • Community government
  • Federal government.
How long can a governor keep the bill without giving assent?
  • 3 months
  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • No fixed time period
How does participatory budgeting seek to make the functioning of local governance institutions more transparent and accountable?
By allowing citizens to deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources.
By allowing citizens to play a direct role in deciding how and where resources should be spent.
By allowing historically excluded citizens with access to important decision-making venues.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following immunities are given to the Governor of a State?
He is not answerable before any Court for anything done in the exercise of his official duties. 
No criminal proceeding can be launched against the Governor during his term of office.
No legal proceeding can be instituted against the Governor  timing last year of his term in the office.
The Governor is entitled to rent free official residence.
Choose the right answer from the option given below.
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Members of Rajya Sabha are not associated with:
Public Accounts Committee
Estimates Committee
Committee on Public Undertakings
Choose the right answer from the options given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 3
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of State?
Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule.
Appointing the ministers.
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of following are the duties of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?
He communicates to him all the decisions of the Council of Ministers.
He supplies him information on such matter relating to the administration of the State as the Governor may call for.
He assists the Governor in making appointments in the State Government.
Choose the right answer from the option given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 1
Consider the following statements about the 'Right of Information(RTI) Act, $$2005$$' and select one which is not provided for or specially exempted.
  • It is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • An applicant making request for information will have to give reasons for seeking information.
  • Removal of Chief Information Officer.
  • Every Information Commissioner shall hold office for a team of $$5$$ years or till the age of $$65$$ years whichever is earlier.
The ordinance of Governor ____________.
  • is much narrower than a law made by the State Legislature
  • is more extensive  than a law made by the State Legislature
  • has the same force as a law made by the State Legislature 
  • has little value than a law made by the State Legislature 
How does participatory budgeting seek to make the functioning of local governance institutions more transparent and accountable?
By allowing citizens to deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources.
By allowing citizens to play a direct role in deciding how and where resources should be spent.
By allowing historically excluded citizens with access to important decision making venues. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Money Bill __________.
cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
needs to be certified as such by the Speaker.
can be amended by the Council of States.
President has to assent it without delay.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 2 and 4
In which  cases Governor exercises his discretionary powers?
In appointment of Chief Minister, if not a single party has clear cut majority in the House or there is no recognised  leader of the  majority party.
In reservation of Bill passed by State Legislature for the assent of the President.
Dismissing a Ministry  if he is convinced it has lost majority support in the Assembly.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the removal of ___________.
  • The President
  • The Vice-President of India
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Governor of a State
Which of the following are discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
Sending a report to the president of India for imposing president's Rule.
Appointing the ministers.
Reserving certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President of India.
Making rules of conduct the  business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following alternatives are available to the Governor of a State with regard to a Bill passed by both the Houses of the State Legislature?
He can return the Bill for reconsideration.
He can reserve the Bill for the approval of the President.
He can dismiss or withhold the Bill by not returning the same to the House where it originated.
He can accord his assent.
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
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