Central Government: President and Governor

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1) In the context of Indian federal structure, which statement best explains the role of the Governor in state administration?

A) The Governor has a ceremonial role with no real power in administration.

B) The Governor acts as an agent of the President to oversee state matters.

C) The Governor has absolute power over state administration.

D) The Governor independently manages the state without central interference.

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2) Evaluate the President’s role in the ordinance-making power as per Article 123 of the Indian Constitution. Which of the following statements is accurate?

A) The ordinance-making power of the President cannot be questioned in a court of law.

B) The President can issue ordinances only when Parliament is in session.

C) The ordinance must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within six weeks of reassembling.

D) The President can issue an ordinance on any matter, regardless of whether it is included in the Concurrent List.

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3) Analyze the significance of the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha. Which of the following scenarios justifies this power?

A) The ruling party has lost the majority in the Rajya Sabha.

B) The ruling party has secured two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha.

C) The Prime Minister has resigned, and no alternative leadership can be formed.

D) The Opposition requests dissolution during a parliamentary session.

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4) Consider the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the President of India: 1. The President can seek the advice of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact. 2. The Supreme Court’s advice is binding on the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) Only 1

B) Neither 1 nor 2

C) Only 2

D) Both 1 and 2

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5) Consider the following scenarios: 1. A state emergency is in place. 2. The assembly is in session. 3. The Governor has legislative power. Under which scenario does the Governor act independently of the Council of Ministers?

A) All of the above

B) 1 and 2

C) Only 1

D) 1 and 3

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6) Evaluate the statement: The President of India is a mere rubber stamp. What best counters this belief regarding the President’s role?

A) The President has no real power, as all functions are ceremonial.

B) The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

C) The President can appoint key officeholders such as the Prime Minister.

D) The President can refuse assent to legislation.

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7) Discuss the Governor’s role in the context of the failure of constitutional machinery in a state as per Article 356. Which of the following is correct?

A) The Governor can impose President's Rule without the approval of the President.

B) The Governor must act according to the instructions of the President during President's Rule.

C) The Governor has the discretion to dismiss the state government and dissolve the assembly.

D) The Governor's report is mandatory for the imposition of President's Rule.

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8) Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution relates to the Governor’s power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment?

A) Article 214

B) Article 72

C) Article 200

D) Article 161

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9) Analyze the significance of Article 78, which relates to the President’s interaction with the Council of Ministers. What role does this Article serve?

A) It allows the President to dictate governmental policies.

B) It provides the President with veto power over Cabinet decisions.

C) It ensures the President is informed of all decisions of the Council.

D) It grants the President the authority to dismiss the Prime Minister.

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10) Which constitutional amendment curtailed the discretionary powers of the President of India to some extent?

A) 42nd Amendment

B) 52nd Amendment

C) 44th Amendment

D) 61st Amendment

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