West Bengal Police Constable Special Mock Test

Indian Polity - Union and State Legislature

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1) Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Governor in the legislative process of a State in India?

A) The Governor cannot return a money bill for reconsideration

B) The Governor has no discretionary powers in legislative matters

C) The Governor can withhold assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature

D) The Governor must always act on the advice of the Council of Ministers

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2) In a state legislature, if a confidence motion fails, what is the likely immediate constitutional outcome?

A) The President of India takes over the administration of the state.

B) The Chief Minister resigns and the Governor may invite another leader to form the government.

C) The state legislature is dissolved immediately.

D) The Chief Minister continues until a new election is held.

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3) Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State. 2. A minister who is not a member of the state legislature can remain in office without getting elected for up to 12 months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) Only 2

B) Both 1 and 2

C) Only 1

D) Neither 1 nor 2

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4) A person who is not a member of State Legislature can be appointed as Chief Minister for _______,
within which time, he should be elected to state legislature, failing which he ceases to be Chief
Minister

A) 1. 4 Months

B) 2. 6 Months

C) 4. 2 Months

D) 3. 3 Months

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5) When can a 'Joint Sitting' of the State Legislature be invoked?

A) To expedite the legislative process

B) To resolve any legislative disagreement

C) There is no provision for a joint sitting in the State Legislature

D) When there is a deadlock over a Money Bill

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6) What is the consequence of a 'Vote of Thanks' not being passed after the Governor's Address in the State Legislature?

A) It obliges the Governor to modify the address

B) It may be construed as a lack of confidence in the government

C) It has no consequence and is symbolic

D) It mandates immediate elections

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7) Discuss the implication of 'Prorogation' in the functioning of the State Legislature.

A) It dissolves the State Legislature

B) It ends a session without dissolving the assembly

C) It adjourns a meeting indefinitely

D) It extends the tenure of the assembly

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8) A Money Bill can be introduced in the state legislature on the recommendation of which of the
following?

A) Speaker

B) Governor

C) Chief Minister

D) Finance Minister

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9) Provisions related to disqualification of the Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the
grounds of defection. Under which of the following schedules of the Indian constitution do the
given lines come?

A) 1st schedule

B) 6th schedule

C) 5th schedule

D) 10th schedule

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10) How does the 'Governor's Address' influence the legislative agenda of a State?

A) It outlines the government's policies and sets the legislative agenda

B) It marks the conclusion of the budget session

C) It is delivered only during emergencies

D) It is a ceremonial activity without legislative impact

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CT 55: Indian Polity (Union and State Legislature কেন্দ্র ও রাজ্য আইনসভা)

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