State Government and Local Self Government - Question Bank

1. 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?
A) Yes, it is mandatory for all states
B) No, joint sittings are not provided for in the Indian Constitution for state legislatures
C) Yes, but only if the State Legislature has passed a law to that effect
D) No, the Constitution does not make any provision for joint sittings of the State Legislature
2. 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?
A) Article 245
B) Article 246
C) Article 247
D) Article 248
3. The State Finance Commission is constituted every five years to recommend measures to augment the finance of Panchayats and Municipalities. Which article mandates this?
A) Article 243I
B) Article 243Y
C) Article 243J
D) Article 243K
4. Which of the following is a mandatory body for Panchayati Raj as per the 73rd Amendment?
A) Gram Sabha
B) Nyaya Panchayat
C) Panchayat Samiti
D) District Planning Committee
5. The real executive authority in a state government lies with the:
A) Governor
B) Chief Minister
C) Council of Ministers
D) Legislative Assembly
6. Who is the constitutional head of the state government?
A) Chief Minister
B) Governor
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice
7. The Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President under which article?
A) Article 199
B) Article 200
C) Article 201
D) Article 202
8. Which of the following is NOT a type of Urban Local Government in India?
A) Municipal Corporation
B) Municipality
C) Nagar Panchayat
D) Gram Sabha
9. Which of the following is a feature of Panchayati Raj institutions established under the 73rd Amendment?
A) Uniform structure across all states
B) Three-tier system at the village, intermediate, and district levels
C) Direct election of Sarpanch
D) No reservation for women
10. Part IX-B of the Constitution deals with:
A) Panchayats
B) Municipalities
C) Co-operative Societies
D) Tribal Areas
11. The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011, added which part to the Constitution?
A) Part IX-A
B) Part IX-B
C) Part X
D) Part XI
12. Which article deals with the establishment of Metropolitan Planning Committees?
A) Article 243ZD
B) Article 243ZE
C) Article 243ZF
D) Article 243ZG
13. Which article deals with the establishment of a District Planning Committee?
A) Article 243ZD
B) Article 243ZE
C) Article 243ZF
D) Article 243ZG
14. The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities are specified in which article?
A) Article 243W
B) Article 243X
C) Article 243Y
D) Article 243Z
15. The powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats are specified in which article?
A) Article 243F
B) Article 243G
C) Article 243H
D) Article 243I
16. Which article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Women in Panchayats?
A) Article 243D
B) Article 243E
C) Article 243F
D) Article 243G
17. Which article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats?
A) Article 243D
B) Article 243E
C) Article 243F
D) Article 243G
18. Which article of the Constitution deals with the composition of Municipalities?
A) Article 243Q
B) Article 243R
C) Article 243S
D) Article 243T
19. Which article of the Constitution mandates the creation of a State Election Commission for Panchayats and Municipalities?
A) Article 243K
B) Article 243O
C) Article 243ZA
D) Article 243ZD
20. What is the tenure of a Panchayat or Municipality as stipulated by the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
21. According to the 73rd Amendment Act, which of the following is the basic unit of democratic administration in rural areas?
A) District Panchayat
B) Block Panchayat
C) Gram Panchayat
D) Nagar Panchayat
22. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which schedule to the Constitution?
A) Eleventh Schedule
B) Twelfth Schedule
C) Thirteenth Schedule
D) Fourteenth Schedule
23. Which amendment act introduced Part IX-A (Municipalities) to the Constitution?
A) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
B) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
C) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
D) 97th Amendment Act, 2011
24. Part IX-A of the Constitution deals with:
A) Panchayats
B) Municipalities
C) Co-operative Societies
D) Tribal Areas
25. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which schedule to the Constitution?
A) Tenth Schedule
B) Eleventh Schedule
C) Twelfth Schedule
D) Thirteenth Schedule
26. Which amendment act introduced Part IX (Panchayats) to the Constitution?
A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B) 61st Amendment Act, 1989
C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
D) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
27. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj and Municipalities?
A) Part IX
B) Part IX-A
C) Part X
D) Part XI
28. The High Court has the power of judicial review over the actions of the executive and legislative organs of the State under which articles?
A) Articles 226 and 227
B) Articles 214 and 215
C) Articles 230 and 231
D) Articles 245 and 246
29. What is the retirement age for a Judge of a State High Court?
A) 60 years
B) 62 years
C) 65 years
D) 70 years
30. The Judges of the State High Court are appointed by:
A) The Governor of the State
B) The Chief Minister of the State
C) The President of India
D) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
31. Which article deals with the establishment of the State High Courts?
A) Article 214
B) Article 215
C) Article 216
D) Article 217
32. The Governor can promulgate Ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature under which article?
A) Article 200
B) Article 201
C) Article 213
D) Article 214
33. A Money Bill can only be introduced in the:
A) Legislative Council
B) Legislative Assembly
C) State High Court
D) Governor's office
34. Which article deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of members of the State Legislature?
A) Article 190
B) Article 194
C) Article 195
D) Article 196
35. The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by:
A) The Governor
B) The Chief Minister
C) Members of the Legislative Council
D) Members of the Legislative Assembly
36. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a member of the State Legislature?
A) Must be a citizen of India
B) Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or the State
C) Must be at least 25 years of age for Legislative Assembly and 30 for Legislative Council
D) Must have a graduate degree from a recognized university
37. The Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected from amongst:
A) Members of the Legislative Council
B) Members of the Legislative Assembly
C) The Governor's nominees
D) The Chief Minister's cabinet members
38. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by:
A) The Governor
B) The Chief Minister
C) Members of the Legislative Assembly
D) Members of the Legislative Council
39. What is the minimum strength of a State Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution?
A) 30
B) 40
C) 60
D) 75
40. What is the maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution?
A) 350
B) 400
C) 500
D) 550
41. Which article provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council in a State?
A) Article 169
B) Article 170
C) Article 171
D) Article 172
42. A State Legislature consists of the Governor and:
A) Only the Legislative Assembly
B) Only the Legislative Council
C) The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council (in bicameral states)
D) The Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers
43. The Advocate General of a State is appointed by:
A) The Chief Minister of the State
B) The Governor of the State
C) The President of India
D) The Chief Justice of the State High Court
44. Which article deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister of a State?
A) Article 163
B) Article 164
C) Article 165
D) Article 166
45. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to:
A) The Governor
B) The Chief Minister
C) The State Legislative Assembly
D) The State Legislative Council (if it exists)
46. The executive power of the State is vested in the:
A) Chief Minister
B) Governor
C) Council of Ministers
D) State Legislature
47. What is the minimum age required to be appointed as a Governor of a State?
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
48. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State?
A) The President of India
B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
C) The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court
D) The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
49. The Governor of a State is appointed by whom?
A) The Chief Minister of the State
B) The President of India
C) The Prime Minister of India
D) The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
50. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Executive?
A) Article 152-167
B) Article 168-213
C) Article 214-237
D) Article 239-242
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