Governor & State Executive MCQ: Appointment, Article 153 & Pleasure Doctrine

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the State Executive?

   • A.Part V
   • B.Part VI✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Part VII
   • D.Part VIII

   Explanation: Part VI of the Constitution deals with the State Executive from Articles 153 to 167.

2. Q2.Who among the following is NOT a part of the State Executive?

   • A.The Governor
   • B.The Chief Minister
   • C.The Advocate General of the State
   • D.The Judges of the High Court✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The State Executive consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers, and the Advocate General of the State. Judges are part of the Judiciary.

3. Q3.The Governor of a state holds office during the pleasure of whom?

   • A.The Prime Minister
   • B.The Chief Minister
   • C.The President✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The Vice-President

   Explanation: The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).

4. Q4.Which article states that there shall be a Governor for each state?

   • A.Article 152
   • B.Article 153✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 154
   • D.Article 155

   Explanation: Article 153 states that there shall be a Governor for each State.

5. Q5.The same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states. This provision was added by which Amendment Act?

   • A.1st Amendment Act, 1951
   • B.7th Amendment Act, 1956✓ Correct Answer
   • C.42nd Amendment Act, 1976
   • D.44th Amendment Act, 1978

   Explanation: The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.

6. Q6.What is the minimum age required to be appointed as a Governor?

   • A.25 years
   • B.30 years
   • C.35 years✓ Correct Answer
   • D.40 years

   Explanation: According to Article 157, a person must have completed the age of 35 years to be eligible for appointment as Governor.

7. Q7.Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?

   • A.The President
   • B.The Chief Justice of India
   • C.The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The outgoing Governor

   Explanation: The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court.

8. Q8.The executive power of the State is vested in whom?

   • A.The Chief Minister
   • B.The Council of Ministers
   • C.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The State Legislature

   Explanation: Article 154 states that the executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor.

9. Q9.Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?

   • A.The President
   • B.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • C.The Chief Justice of High Court
   • D.The Speaker of Legislative Assembly

   Explanation: The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor (Article 164).

10. Q10.The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged on:

    • A.Consolidated Fund of India
    • B.Consolidated Fund of the State✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Contingency Fund of India
    • D.Contingency Fund of the State

    Explanation: The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.

11. Q11.Which of the following powers does the Governor NOT possess?

    • A.Diplomatic powers✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Executive powers
    • C.Legislative powers
    • D.Judicial powers

    Explanation: The Governor has executive, legislative, financial, and judicial powers but acts as a nominee of the President and does not have diplomatic or military powers like the President.

12. Q12.Under which Article can the Governor promulgate Ordinances?

    • A.Article 123
    • B.Article 213✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 202
    • D.Article 161

    Explanation: Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.

13. Q13.The Governor’s pardoning power under Article 161 does NOT extend to:

    • A.State laws
    • B.Death sentences✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Suspension of sentences
    • D.Remission of sentences

    Explanation: The Governor cannot pardon a death sentence (only the President can), although he can suspend, remit or commute it. He also cannot pardon sentences by Court Martial.

14. Q14.Who appoints the Advocate General of the State?

    • A.The Chief Justice of High Court
    • B.The Chief Minister
    • C.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The President

    Explanation: The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165.

15. Q15.The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to:

    • A.The Governor
    • B.The Chief Minister
    • C.The Legislative Assembly✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The Legislative Council

    Explanation: Article 164 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

16. Q16.Who is the channel of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers?

    • A.The Speaker
    • B.The Chief Minister✓ Correct Answer
    • C.The Cabinet Secretary
    • D.The Home Minister

    Explanation: It is the duty of the Chief Minister (Article 167) to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers.

17. Q17.What is the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers in a State, including the Chief Minister?

    • A.10% of the total strength of the Assembly
    • B.15% of the total strength of the Assembly✓ Correct Answer
    • C.20% of the total strength of the Assembly
    • D.No limit defined

    Explanation: The total number of ministers, including the CM, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly (91st Amendment Act, 2003).

18. Q18.The Advocate General of the State holds office during the pleasure of:

    • A.The Chief Minister
    • B.The President
    • C.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The Chief Justice

    Explanation: The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.

19. Q19.Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be appointed as Advocate General?

    • A.Must be a citizen of India
    • B.Must have held judicial office for 10 years
    • C.Must be at least 35 years of age✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Must be qualified to be a Judge of a High Court

    Explanation: The Constitution does not specify a minimum age for the Advocate General; they must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court.

20. Q20.In the event of the death of the Chief Minister, what happens?

    • A.The senior-most minister becomes CM automatically
    • B.The Council of Ministers is dissolved✓ Correct Answer
    • C.The Governor runs the government
    • D.Fresh elections are announced immediately

    Explanation: Since the Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers, his resignation or death automatically dissolves the Council of Ministers.