Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#686] Article-187 of the Indian constitution "Secretariat of State Legislature" deals with?
Correct Answer

(A) The State Government

Explanation

Solution: Arbcle-187 of constitution, which is related to chapter of state legislature under Part-VI, deals with subject matters of state government or machinery. As per the provision of this article, each house of legislature of stats shall have a seperate secretarial staff.

[#687] Governor is sworn by-
Correct Answer

(A) Chief Justice of High Court

Explanation

Solution: Article-153 establishes the office of Governor for each state. Governor of state is appointed by President and sworn by Chief Justice of concerned High Court. In the absence of Chief Justice, the senior most judge of that High Court will administer the oath of Governor.

[#688] Which of the following tatement is not correct about Governor-
Correct Answer

(D) Minimum age required for a person to become Governor of a state is 30 years

Explanation

Solution: Article-157 provides for qualification for appointment as Governor. According to provision under this article, minimum age required to become Governor of a state is 35 years. After 7th Consitutional Amendment of 1956, a provision was added into Article-153 that a person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states. President appoints Governor and he can also transfer a Governor from one state to other during his/her tenure.

[#689] The Chief Minister is appointed by-
Correct Answer

(A) Governor

Explanation

Solution: Article-163 establishes that there shall be a Council of Ministers with Chief Minister as head to aid and advice the Governor in exercise of his functions. And according to Article-164, Chief Minister shall be appointed by Governor of the concerned state.

[#690] Which Article of the Indian constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
Correct Answer

(C) Article-167

Explanation

Solution: Article-167 of Indian constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister. Under this they are obligated to communicate to Governor of state, all decisions of Council of Ministers related to administrative affairs and proposed legislation of state.