State Governments Practice Questions
16 free State Governments practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Who appoints the Governor of a State in India?
- A The Prime Minister
- B The Chief Justice of India
- C The Chief Minister of the State
- D The President of India
Correct answer: The President of India
The Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, typically for a term of five years.
What is the minimum age required to be eligible for the office of the Governor?
- A 25 years
- B 30 years
- C 35 years
- D 40 years
Correct answer: 35 years
According to Article 157, a person must be a citizen of India and have completed the age of 35 years to be eligible for appointment as a Governor. This is the same age requirement as that for the President and Vice-President.
The executive power of the State is vested in which of the following authorities?
- A The Chief Minister
- B The State Cabinet
- C The Governor of the State
- D The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Correct answer: The Governor of the State
Under Article 154, the executive power of the State is vested in the Governor. All executive actions of the Government of a State are formally taken in the Governor's name.
To whom does the Chief Minister of a State submit his resignation?
- A The President of India
- B The Governor of the State
- C The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- D The Chief Justice of the High Court
Correct answer: The Governor of the State
The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and therefore, the resignation letter is addressed to the Governor. The Council of Ministers also ceases to exist once the Chief Minister resigns.
Which of the following states does NOT have a bicameral legislature (Legislative Council)?
- A Uttar Pradesh
- B Andhra Pradesh
- C Maharashtra
- D Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
Currently, only six states in India have a bicameral legislature: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Madhya Pradesh has a unicameral legislature consisting only of the Legislative Assembly.
What is the maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) as fixed by the Constitution?
- A 250 members
- B 400 members
- C 500 members
- D 600 members
Correct answer: 500 members
The Constitution stipulates that a Legislative Assembly shall consist of not more than 500 members and not less than 60 members. Smaller states like Goa and Sikkim are exceptions with fewer members as per specific parliamentary laws.
How many members of the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) are nominated by the Governor?
- A 1/3rd of the total members
- B 1/6th of the total members
- C 1/12th of the total members
- D 1/10th of the total members
Correct answer: 1/6th of the total members
The Governor nominates 1/6th of the members of the Legislative Council from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.
Which Article empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature?
- A Article 123
- B Article 213
- C Article 226
- D Article 167
Correct answer: Article 213
Article 213 gives the Governor the power to issue ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session. Such ordinances have the same force as an act of the legislature but must be approved by the legislature within six weeks of reassembly.
Who is the 'Advocate General' of a State appointed by?
- A The President of India
- B The Chief Justice of the High Court
- C The Governor of the State
- D The Chief Minister
Correct answer: The Governor of the State
The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the State and is appointed by the Governor under Article 165. The person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
The 'Contingency Fund' of the State is operated by whom?
- A The State Finance Minister
- B The Governor of the State
- C The Speaker of the Assembly
- D The Accountant General
Correct answer: The Governor of the State
The Contingency Fund of the State is placed at the disposal of the Governor. It enables the Governor to make advances for meeting unforeseen expenditure pending authorization by the State Legislature.
In the event of the breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State, the Governor recommends the imposition of President's Rule under which Article?
- A Article 352
- B Article 356
- C Article 360
- D Article 365
Correct answer: Article 356
Article 356 deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a State. The President acts on a report from the Governor or otherwise if satisfied that the State government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.
What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of a State Legislature?
- A 3 months
- B 6 months
- C 9 months
- D 1 year
Correct answer: 6 months
The Constitution mandates that the Governor shall summon the House such that six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
Who decides the question of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature on grounds of defection?
- A The Governor of the State
- B The Election Commission of India
- C The Presiding Officer
- D The State High Court
Correct answer: The Presiding Officer
Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), the question of disqualification is decided by the Speaker (for Legislative Assembly) or the Chairman (for Legislative Council). However, this decision is subject to judicial review.
A Money Bill in the State Legislature can be introduced only with the prior recommendation of:
- A The Speaker
- B The Chief Minister
- C The Governor
- D The Finance Minister
Correct answer: The Governor
Similar to the process at the Centre, a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the Governor. It cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council.
Who has the power to abolish or create a Legislative Council in a State?
- A The Parliament
- B The Governor
- C The State Legislative Assembly
- D The President
Correct answer: The Parliament
Under Article 169, the Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council if the Legislative Assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
The salaries and allowances of the Governor are charged upon which of the following?
- A Consolidated Fund of the State
- B Consolidated Fund of India
- C Contingency Fund of India
- D The Public Account of the State
Correct answer: Consolidated Fund of the State
The emoluments and allowances of the Governor are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. If a person is Governor of two or more states, the expenses are shared among them as determined by the President.