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  1. Which of the following is not correctly matched?Asked in COMBINED STATE ENGINEERING SERVICES 2024
  2. ____________ is called as “His Superfluous Highness”.Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2021
  3. In the verdict of which of the following cases, the Supreme Court has laid down that Governor does not have power to call assembly session without the aid and advice of the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers? - Question not attemptedAsked in Librarian Grade II (School Edu.) 2024
  4. The orders passed by the Governor of a State (Article 163) of a State fall in four categories. Find out the category which is not subject to Judicial Review.Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2018 · APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018
  5. The Governor of a state may exercise discretionary powers when 1. he or she is not convinced by the advice of the Council of Ministers 2. the Constitution requires him/her to act in his/her discretion in certain matters 3. he or she is appointed as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020
  6. Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? Sending a report to the President of India 1. for imposing President's rule Appointing the Ministers 2. Reserving certain bills passed by the State 3. Legislature for consideration of the President of India Making the rules to conduct the business 4. of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2014
  7. Consider the following statements regarding the disqualification of Member of the State Assembly of Rajasthan under Article 191(1) of the Constitution – (i) On such questions the Governor is final. (ii) Before deciding any such question, the Governor shall take the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion. - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Asst. Prof. (Sanskrit College Edu.) 2024
  8. Which of the following are true regarding the Governor's discretionary powers? (i) Sending a Bill for Presidential consideration under Article 200 (ii) Reserving a State Bill that may conflict with Union Laws (iii) Dismiss an MLA for violating the anti-defection law (iv) Appointing a Chief Minister when no party has a majority Choose the correct option from the codes given below.Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025
  9. The President may appoint a Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory. Such Governor in the administration of Union Territory shall exercise his functionsAsked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2018
  10. The President may appoint a Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory. Such Governor in the administration of Union Territory shall exercise his functions (1) On the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers. (2) As such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers. (3) Governor can form his choice of Council of Ministers for aid and advice. (4) A Governor of a State cannot be appointed as an Administrator of a Union Territory.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018
  11. Which of the following statements relating to the duties of the Governor is/are correct? 1. The duties of the Governor as a constitutional Head of the State do not become the subject matter of questions or debate in the Parliament. 2. Where the Governor takes a decision independently of his Council of Ministers or where he acts as the Chief Executive of the State under President's rule, his actions are subject to scrutiny by the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  12. The Governor of a State is accountable for all his actions toAsked in Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) 2012
  13. The Governor is fully accountableAsked in HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL OFFICER 2 2023
  14. The Governor is fully accountable - To the Parliament - To the President - To the Prime Minister - To the Vice-PresidentAsked in HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL OFFICER 2 2023
  15. Which of the following is not related to the powers of the Governor?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  16. Who among the following appoints the Advocate-General for a state?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021
  17. Which of the following officers can be removed from his office by the Governor?Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2020
  18. Which of the following statements relating to the Governor is not correct ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
  19. The regulations with regard for peace and good government in a Scheduled Area would be issued byAsked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016
  20. The Executive Power of the State is vested withAsked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2019
  21. Who is the head of the ‘State-Executive’ ?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2009
  22. An appeal against the order of disciplinary authority in respect of a class of employees lies with the Governor. So, those employees require to submit their appeal to theAsked in GA Acts Rules CHEX 27 2023 0307 2024
  23. Who among the following has the power to appoint the members of State Information Commission ?Asked in Executive Officer and Tax & Revenue Inspector Exam 2023
  24. Who appoints the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission ?Asked in Forest Range Officer Exam 2021
  25. The Advocate General of a State is appointed by:Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024