1. Consider the following statements: 1. In India - only the President - but not the Governors of the States - has the power to pardon - commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. 2. In India - though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times - he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2005]

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may 1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. 3. return the Bill - other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]

3. The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies the State has:

4. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit - it means that: [IAS 1995]

5. Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor? I. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly. II. Dismissing a ministry at any time. III. Reserving a Bill for the President.

6. When a State Governor dies or resigns - who normally exercises his functions until a new Governor is appointed? [Asstt Grade 1992]

7. Which of these States has the Bicameral Legislature? 1. Bihar 2. Gujarat 3. Karnataka 4. Jammu & Kashmir 5. Maharashtra 6. U.P.

8. What do you understand by the dual role of the Governor?

9. The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the:

10. Which of these States previously had Legislative Councils? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Gujarat 3. Kerala 4. Manipur 5. West Bengal 6. Tamil Nadu

11. Regarding the enactment of an ordinary law - the State Legislative Council:

12. Chief Ministers of all the States are ex-officio members of the:

13. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to:

14. A minister in a State is individually responsible to the:

15. The Chairman of the legislative Council is:

16. Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities ?

17. To be a member of a State Council of Ministers - a person :

18. A: The position of the legislative Council is inferior to that of the legislative Assembly. R1: The very existence of the Council depends on the will of the Assembly. R2: A Bill originating in the Council can be forthwith put to an end by the Assembly rejecting it. R3: One-sixth of the Council's members are nominated by the Governor.

19. The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to :

20. Consider the given statements and choose the correct response on them. 1. A person can be appointed as Governor of more than one State. 2. A Governor's salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of I. 3. In case of I - the Governor's salary is shared by the concerned States. 4. In case of I - the Governor's salary is paid by the State named by the President.

21. The Vidhan Sabha is :

22. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

23. If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory - he exercises his functions:

24. The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is :

25. The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under: