Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#231] Which of the following is considered as the organ of Governance in the state?
Correct Answer

(C) Executive

Explanation

Solution: The executive is the organ exercising authority in and holding responsibility for the governance of a state.

[#232] Who was the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq

Explanation

Solution: The first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq. He held the office from 1965 to 1971.

[#233] Under which powers the Governor appointed the Chief Minister of the state?
Correct Answer

(D) Executive Powers

Explanation

Solution: Under executive powers the Governor appoints the Chief Minister, Ministers of the state and Deputy Ministers of the state. These powers give him rights to appoint higher rank officials of Jammu and Kashmir.

[#234] LAHDC-Kargil was composed of a Chief Executive councillor and
Correct Answer

(C) Four other Executive Councillors

Explanation

Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil is also composed of a Chief Executive Councillor and four other Executive Councillors, which have the status similar to Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers, respectively.

[#235] The Governor of the state of Jammu and Kashmir became the ........ of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Correct Answer

(B) Lieutenant Governor

Explanation

Solution: The Governor of the existing state of Jammu and Kashmir shall be the Lieutenant Governor for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh for the period determined by the President.