State Government
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
State Government starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'bicameral legislature' with reference to Indian states.
Describe the composition of the State Council of Ministers.
Describe the process of appointment of the Chief Minister in an Indian state.
Explain the concept of President's Rule in a state.
Explain the difference between the State Legislature and the State Executive in India.
Explain the discretionary powers of the Governor.
Explain the process of dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
Explain the process of law-making in the State Legislative Assembly.
List any two legislative powers of the Governor.
Name any two subjects included in the State List.
What is the maximum tenure of an ordinance promulgated by the Governor? (1) 3 months, (2) 6 months, (3) 1 year, (4) Until the next session of the Legislature
What is the minimum age required to become a member of the State Legislative Council? (1) 21 years, (2) 25 years, (3) 30 years, (4) 35 years
What is the role of the Advocate General in a state?
Which article of the Constitution deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a state? (1) Article 352, (2) Article 356, (3) Article 360, (4) Article 365
Which article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of a Governor for each state? (1) Article 153, (2) Article 154, (3) Article 155, (4) Article 156
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states? (1) Article 2, (2) Article 3, (3) Article 4, (4) Article 5
Which body is responsible for making laws on subjects in the State List? (1) Parliament, (2) State Legislature, (3) Supreme Court, (4) President
Which of the following is a financial power of the State Legislature? (1) Passing the state budget, (2) Appointing the Governor, (3) Conducting elections, (4) Judicial review
Which of the following is a function of the State Public Service Commission? (1) Conducting elections, (2) Recruitment to state services, (3) Law making, (4) Judicial review
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Chief Minister? (1) Advising the Governor, (2) Presiding over Cabinet meetings, (3) Passing laws, (4) Allocating portfolios to ministers
