CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The State,Local Government And Union Territories Quiz 4 - MCQExams.com

What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?
  • Coterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha
  • Conterminous with the tenure of the President
  • As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha
  • Five Years
Which of the following legislative powers are enjoyed by the Governor?
He summons or prorogues either House of State Legislature.
He addresses either or both the Houses at the commencement of the new session after each General Election. 
He dissolves both the Houses in case of difference over enactment of a law. 
He sends messages to the State Legislature on a Bill pending before it.
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
The salary of the Governor is charged on ________.
  • the Consolidated Fund of India
  • the Contingency Fund of the State
  • the Consolidated Fund of the State
  • the Consolidated Fund of India and Consolidated Fund of the State on fifty-fifty basis
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the scheduled areas.
Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which of the following are financial powers enjoyed by the Governor?
All the demands for grants are presented before the State Legislature on the recommendation of the Governor.
He is incharge  of the Contingency of the State and can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure.
The supplementary grants, if any, are presented before the State Legislature on the recommendation of the Governor.
He can order the reduction of salaries and allowances of the State civil servants during the President's rule in State.
  • 1 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
The Governor of a state shall constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year to review the financial position of the Panchayats under Article 243-I of the Constitution.
The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in a State Election Commission under Article 243 K of the Constitution.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting- the Panchayati Raj Institution in the country, provides for which of the following?
Constitution of District Planning Committees.
State Election Commission to conduct all Panchayat elections.
Establishment of State Finance Commission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • All of these
Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them.
A person can be appointed as a Governor of more than one state.
Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States.
Government's salary is paid by the State named by the President. 
  • 1 and 2 are correct 
  • 1 and 4 are correct 
  • 1 and 3 are correct 
  • 1 is wrong; each State must have one Governor 
The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the _________.
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President
  • Chief Justice of High Court
  • Speaker of Legislative Assembly
The provision that Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly of the State in which Article of the Constitution of India?
  • 172 
  • 176 
  • 182 
  • 183 
Consider the following statements:
The Legislative Council of a State in India can be large in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of particular states.
Which of the following is/are true correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
The Governor of a State in India nominates to the Legislative Council where it exists, one-sixth of its members.
The Governor of a State in India may nominate to the Legislative Assembly, one person from the Anglo-Indian community, if he feels the community needs representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements.
The number of members at the Centre on 15th August, 1947 was 18.
The number of Ministers at the Centre at present is 48.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this?
No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term.
No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The Governor may recommend the imposition of President's rule in a state ______________.
  • On the recommendation of the State Legislature.
  • On the recommendation of the President.
  • On the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
  • If he is convinced that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India.
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India: 
To be appointed as Governor, one should have completed the age of 45 years.
The Governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
After completing five years in office, the Governor cannot continue to hold the office even when his successor has not entered upon his office.
The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor.
Which of the above statements are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 4
Consider the following statements:
Sarkaria Commission recommended that Governor of a State should be a non-political person appointed after consultation with the Chief Minister of the State.
This could be achieved through amending Article-165 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The appointment of a governor in a state is made as per the provision in the Constitution under Article _______.
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
Which of the following authorities make recommendation to the Governor of a state as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriate by the Panchayats in that particular states?
  • District Planning Commission
  • State Finance Commission
  • Finance Ministry of that state
  • Panchayati Raj Ministry of that state
Ordinance of Governor has to be passed by the Assembly within ________.
  • 6 weeks
  • 8 weeks
  • 10 weeks
  • 12 weeks
Who among the following administers the oaths of office and secrecy to State Council of Ministers?
  • Chief Justice of High Court
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
  • Speaker of State Assembly
Regarding functions of Chief Minister, consider the following statements:
He is the chairman of State Planning Board.
He is a member of Interstate Council.
He is consulted in the appointment of State Advocate General and member of SPSC.
Find the incorrect statement.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state and Chairman of the Legislative Council of the state.
The Governor in his discretion can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The main difference between the pardoning power of the President and Governor is ___________.
unlike President, Governor has no power to grant any relief in death sentences.
governor cannot pardon in matters enlisted in the Union List.
governor cannot pardon in cases of Court Martial.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • All of these
The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential Election if ____________.
  • he himself is a candidate
  • he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of of the Lower House of the State Legislature
  • he is a Member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
  • he is a caretaker Chief Minister
Which one among the following is not a recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission on the appointment of the Governor in a State?
  • He/she must not have participated in active politics at least for sometime before his/her appointment as Governor
  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may be consulted by the President in selecting a Governor
  • The Governor's term of office of five years should not be distributed except very rarely
  • The Governor should not be the native of the State
Which of the following are the executive functions of the Council of Ministers of a States?
It brings about necessary cohesion in the policy of various ministers.
It assists the President in the administration of the State during the President's Rule in the States.
3. It runs the administration of the State in accordance with the provision of the Constitution.
It formulates the policy of the State Government and gives it practical shape.
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which of the following is incorrect?
  • Article 257  $$\rightarrow$$ Control of Union over state in certain cases
  • Article 258 $$\rightarrow$$ Power of the union to confer powers etc. on states on certain case
  • Article 260  $$\rightarrow$$ Public Act, Records and Judicial proceeding
  • Article 263 $$\rightarrow$$ Inter State Council
As per Indian Protocol ,who among the following ranks highest in the Order of Precedence ?
  • Deputy Prime Minister 
  • Former President
  • Governor of a State within his State 
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha 
Which among the following is the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Government?
  • Corporation Tax
  • Customs Duty
  • Sales Tax
  • Income Tax
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