Governor & State Executive MCQ: Article 164 Ministry Formation & Advocate General Removal

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

1. Q1.The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state cannot exceed what percentage of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly?

   • A.10%
   • B.12%
   • C.15%✓ Correct Answer
   • D.20%

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

2. Q2.The Governor lays the reports of which of the following bodies before the State Legislature?

   • A.State Finance Commission
   • B.State Public Service Commission
   • C.Comptroller and Auditor General (relating to state accounts)
   • D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Governor lays the reports of the State Finance Commission, State Public Service Commission, and the CAG (relating to the accounts of the state) before the state legislature.

3. Q3.Who has the power to recommend the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly to the Governor?

   • A.The Speaker
   • B.The Chief Minister✓ Correct Answer
   • C.The Council of Ministers
   • D.The President

   Explanation: The Chief Minister advises the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly before the expiry of its term.

4. Q4.If the Governor reserves a bill for the consideration of the President, and the President returns it for reconsideration, within how many months must the State Legislature reconsider it?

   • A.3 months
   • B.6 months✓ Correct Answer
   • C.9 months
   • D.12 months

   Explanation: The State Legislature must reconsider the bill within 6 months. If passed again, it is presented again to the President.

5. Q5.The concept of 'Shadow Cabinet' is a feature of which country's political system, which is NOT present in India?

   • A.USA
   • B.Britain✓ Correct Answer
   • C.France
   • D.Russia

   Explanation: The Shadow Cabinet is a unique institution of the British Cabinet system, formed by the opposition party to balance the ruling cabinet.

6. Q6.Who determines the conditions of service and tenure of office of the Advocate General?

   • A.The Constitution
   • B.The Parliament
   • C.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The State Legislature

   Explanation: The Constitution does not fix the tenure or conditions of service. They are determined by the Governor.

7. Q7.Which Article states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister?

   • A.Article 163
   • B.Article 164✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 165
   • D.Article 166

   Explanation: Article 164 contains the provisions regarding the appointment, tenure, responsibility, etc., of the Ministers.

8. Q8.The oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister is administered by:

   • A.The President
   • B.The Chief Justice of High Court
   • C.The Governor✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The Senior-most MLA

   Explanation: The Governor administers the oaths of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister and other ministers.

9. Q9.Can the courts inquire into the nature of advice tendered by the Ministers to the Governor?

   • A.Yes
   • B.No✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Yes, if it violates the Constitution
   • D.Yes, if the Governor permits

   Explanation: Article 163 forbids any court from inquiring into the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor.

10. Q10.If the Chief Minister resigns, does the entire Council of Ministers collapse?

    • A.No, the Governor appoints a new CM
    • B.Yes, it collapses automatically✓ Correct Answer
    • C.No, the senior minister takes over
    • D.Yes, but they continue as caretaker government

    Explanation: The resignation or death of an incumbent Chief Minister automatically dissolves the Council of Ministers.

11. Q11.Who has the authority to remove the Advocate General from his office?

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

    Explanation: The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor and can be removed by the Governor at any time.

12. Q12.Which of the following powers is NOT enjoyed by the Governor?

    • A.Appointing the Chief Minister
    • B.Appointing the Judges of the Subordinate Courts
    • C.Appointing the Judges of the High Court✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Appointing the Advocate General

    Explanation: High Court Judges are appointed by the President, not the Governor.

13. Q13.The Governor is the chief executive head of the state. However, he is a:

    • A.Real executive
    • B.Nominal executive✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Permanent executive
    • D.Hereditary executive

    Explanation: The Governor is a nominal or titular executive, while the Chief Minister is the real executive.

14. Q14.Which Article deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a State?

    • A.Article 165
    • B.Article 166✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 167
    • D.Article 168

    Explanation: Article 166 deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a State (expressed in the name of the Governor).

15. Q15.Who advises the Governor with regard to the appointment of important officials like the Advocate General and Chairman of State Public Service Commission?

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

    Explanation: The Governor appoints these officials on the advice of the Chief Minister.

16. Q16.The Governor can nominate one member to the State Legislative Assembly from which community (provision ceased now but historically relevant)?

    • A.Scheduled Tribes
    • B.Anglo-Indian Community✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Parsis
    • D.Christians

    Explanation: Historically, the Governor could nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian community (Article 333), but this was discontinued by the 104th Amendment Act, 2019.

17. Q17.Is the Governor answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office?

    • A.Yes
    • B.to the Supreme Court
    • C.Yes, to the High Court✓ Correct Answer
    • D.No, he enjoys personal immunity
    • E.Yes, if impeached

    Explanation: Under Article 361, the Governor is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office.

18. Q18.Who is responsible for the political stability of the state?

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

    Explanation: The Chief Minister, being the head of the government, is responsible for the political stability and administration of the state.

19. Q19.Can the Governor withdraw his pleasure and dismiss a minister even if the Chief Minister does not advise him to do so?

    • A.Yes
    • B.if the minister is corrupt✓ Correct Answer
    • C.No, he can only dismiss on the advice of the Chief Minister
    • D.Yes, if the President orders
    • E.Yes, in case of emergency

    Explanation: The Governor appoints and dismisses ministers only on the advice of the Chief Minister.

20. Q20.Which one of the following is NOT a role of the Governor?

    • A.Constitutional Head of State
    • B.Representative of the Central Government
    • C.Integral part of State Legislature
    • D.Leader of the Ruling Party✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The Chief Minister is the leader of the ruling party. The Governor is a non-partisan constitutional head.