State Government and Local Self Government - One Line Questions

1. What is the minimum age required to be appointed as a Governor of a State? — 35 years
2. What is the tenure of a Panchayat or Municipality as stipulated by the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts? — 5 years
3. What is the minimum strength of a State Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution? — 60
4. What is the maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution? — 500
5. Which amendment act introduced Part IX (Panchayats) to the Constitution? — 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
6. What is the retirement age for a Judge of a State High Court? — 62 years
7. Which amendment act introduced Part IX-A (Municipalities) to the Constitution? — 74th Amendment Act, 1992
8. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Executive? — Article 152-167
9. Which article deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister of a State? — Article 164
10. Which article provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council in a State? — Article 169
11. Which article deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of members of the State Legislature? — Article 194
12. The Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President under which article? — Article 200
13. The Governor can promulgate Ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature under which article? — Article 213
14. Which article deals with the establishment of the State High Courts? — Article 214
15. Which article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats? — Article 243D
16. Which article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Women in Panchayats? — Article 243D
17. The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats are specified in which article? — Article 243G
18. The State Finance Commission is constituted every five years to recommend measures to augment the finance of Panchayats and Municipalities. Which article mandates this? — Article 243I
19. Which article of the Constitution mandates the creation of a State Election Commission for Panchayats and Municipalities? — Article 243K
20. Which article of the Constitution deals with the composition of Municipalities? — Article 243R
21. The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities are specified in which article? — Article 243W
22. Which article deals with the establishment of a District Planning Committee? — Article 243ZD
23. Which article deals with the establishment of Metropolitan Planning Committees? — Article 243ZE
24. The State Legislature can make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the State List and the Concurrent List. Which article of the Constitution grants this power? — Article 246
25. The High Court has the power of judicial review over the actions of the executive and legislative organs of the State under which articles? — Articles 226 and 227
26. Who is the constitutional head of the state government? — Governor
27. The executive power of the State is vested in the: — Governor
28. According to the 73rd Amendment Act, which of the following is the basic unit of democratic administration in rural areas? — Gram Panchayat
29. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which schedule to the Constitution? — Twelfth Schedule
30. The real executive authority in a state government lies with the: — Chief Minister
31. Which of the following is a mandatory body for Panchayati Raj as per the 73rd Amendment? — Gram Sabha
32. A Money Bill can only be introduced in the: — Legislative Assembly
33. The Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected from amongst: — Members of the Legislative Assembly
34. Which of the following is NOT a type of Urban Local Government in India? — Gram Sabha
35. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a member of the State Legislature? — Must have a graduate degree from a recognized university
36. A State Legislature consists of the Governor and: — The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council (in bicameral states)
37. Part IX-B of the Constitution deals with: — Co-operative Societies
38. Part IX-A of the Constitution deals with: — Municipalities
39. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj and Municipalities? — Part IX
40. The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011, added which part to the Constitution? — Part IX-B
41. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which schedule to the Constitution? — Eleventh Schedule
42. The Governor of a State is appointed by whom? — The President of India
43. The Advocate General of a State is appointed by: — The Governor of the State
44. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to: — The State Legislative Assembly
45. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by: — Members of the Legislative Assembly
46. The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by: — Members of the Legislative Council
47. The Judges of the State High Court are appointed by: — The President of India
48. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State? — The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court
49. Which of the following is a feature of Panchayati Raj institutions established under the 73rd Amendment? — Three-tier system at the village, intermediate, and district levels
50. In the event of a disagreement between the two Houses of a State Legislature in matters other than Money Bills, the Governor can convene a joint sitting. This provision is similar to the Union Parliament but is it mandatory in states? — No, the Constitution does not make any provision for joint sittings of the State Legislature
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