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  1. Which of the following is / are the financial power(s) of the Governor? 1. A Money Bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly only on the recommendation of the Governor 2. No demand for a grant can be made without the recommendation of the Governor 3. The supplementary, additional or excess grants are laid down with the recommendation of the Governor Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021
  2. Which one of the following is not among the duties of the Chief Minister?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  3. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. In general, the Governor of a State appoints the leader of the majority party in the state legislative assembly as the Chief Minister 2. When no party gets clear majority in assembly, Governor may exercise his personal discretion in the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister. 3. A member of legislative assembly of the State is only eligible to become Chief Minister.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019
  4. Which of the following statements is/are not true about the ‘governor’?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022
  5. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is regarding the duties of the Chief Minister with respect to the furnishing of information to the Governor ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024
  6. Which of the following statements is not correct?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
  7. If a question arises as to the department to which a case properly belongs, to whom shall the matter be referred for a decision?Asked in Asst. Director (Sci. and Tech. Dept.) 2024
  8. According to Article-167 of the Constitution, furnishing of information to a Governor is Chief Minister’s _________.Asked in Asst. Statistical Officer 2
  9. Consider the following statements: A. Minister, shall hold office during the pleasure of the Chief Minister. B. Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. C. Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. D. Chief Minister's tenure is co-terminus with the term of Legislative Assembly. Identify the code containing correct statements:Asked in College Lecturer (Sarangi Instrument) 2018
  10. According to the Rules of Business for Rajasthan, which of the following cases shall be submitted to the Chief Minister before the issue of orders? - (A) Constitution of an Advisory Board under Article 22 (4) (a) of the Constitution of India for the detention of persons without trial. - (B) Cases relating to petitions for mercy from or on behalf of persons sentenced to death. - (C) Determination of Government Policy towards a private bill at all stage. Choose the correct option : - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Exam 2024 Group c 2024
  11. Consider the following statements: I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor. II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. Select the correct answer using the code. Code :Asked in Protection Officer 2022
  12. Read the following statements carefully regarding the functions of the Chief Secretary : (I) He/She is the Principal Advisor of the Chief Minister. (II) He/She is the Head of the State Civil Services. (III) He/She is the Chief Advisor of the Governor of State. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes : (1) Only (I) and (III) are correct. (2) Only (II) is correct. (3) Only (I) and (II) are correct. (4) Only (III) is correct.Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 2 2018
  13. Governor shall discharge his functions, except his discretionary functions, on the aid and advice of :Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 3 2018 · Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 4 2018
  14. who among the following is the real executive head of the state?Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Spl. Edu.) 2015
  15. Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched ? Chief Minister - Chief Secretary (1) Mohanlal Sukhadia - K.P.U. Menon (2) Barkatullah Khan - R.D. Mathur (3) Shiv Charan Mathur - Madan Mohan Krishanwali (4) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat - T.V. RamnanAsked in Sr. Teacher Gr II Comp. Exam 1
  16. Who advises the state government on legal matters? (a) Attorney General (b) Advocate General (c) Chief Justice of High Court (d) None of the aboveAsked in Civil Judge 2018
  17. The officer to be appointed to the post of Chief Secretary is selected by the following : - Governor - Chief Minister - Minister for Home - PresidentAsked in Sr. Teacher Gr.II Comp. Exam 2016 2 2016
  18. Which Article of the Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
  19. Ques #: 35 Which of the following statement about Chief Minister is correct? - Directly elected by the people. - Represents as the leader of the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly. - Nominated by the Governor - Selected by the ruling party President.Asked in Sr. Teacher GR II 2011
  20. Ques #: 37 A chief Secretary is appointed for a period of: - 6 Years - 5 Years - 4 Years - No fixed termAsked in Sr. Teacher GR II 2011
  21. Who among the following take/s the oath of the office before the Governor of Rajasthan, prior to assuming the office? - (A) Chairman of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission - (B) Lokayukt of Rajasthan - (C) State Election Commissioner - (D) Advocate General of Rajasthan Choose the correct answer :Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2021
  22. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding judicial powers of the Governor of state? (A) He can grant reprieves, respites, remissions of punishment of any person convicted of any offence against law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends. (B) He makes appointments, posting and promotions of the district judges in consultation with the state high court.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
  23. Consider the statements regarding the judicial power of Governors of the States. Assertion [A]: The power of granting pardon under Article 161 is very wide and does not contain any limitation. Reason [R]: Judicial review is possible when he/she acts on the ground of non-application of mind and non-consideration of relevant material and suffers from arbitrariness. Choose the correct answer from the option given below:Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022
  24. Consider the following statements and select your answer from the codes given below : 1. The Governor does not have the power to appoint the judge of a State High court. 2. He is not a part of the Legislature. 3. He has the power to nominate some members in the Legislative Council. 4. He has no judicial powers.Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017
  25. District Judge in a state are appointed by theAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2019