TNPSC TRB SOCIAL QUIZ 1 AUGUST 9

20 CIV – State Government

10th Standard Social Science • 15 MCQ Test

1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the:

A. Prime Minister B. Chief Minister C. President D. Chief Justice

2. The State Council of Ministers is headed by the:

A. Chief Minister B. Governor C. Speaker D. Prime Minister

3. The minimum age for membership of a Legislative Council is:

A. 25 years B. 21 years C. 30 years D. 35 years

4. Which Article deals with the creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State?

A. Article 169 B. Article 171 C. Article 164 D. Article 177

5. The Legislative Council is a:

A. Temporary house B. Permanent house C. House with a 5-year term D. House with a 4-year term

6. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by the:

A. State Legislature B. Governor C. President D. Speaker

7. The term of office of the Legislative Assembly is normally:

A. 3 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years

8. The lower house of the State Legislature is called the:

A. Legislative Council B. Rajya Sabha C. Legislative Assembly D. Lok Sabha

9. Under which Article are High Courts given the power to issue writs?

A. Article 169 B. Article 213 C. Article 226 D. Article 356

10. Which of the following is NOT one of the writs issued by the High Court?

A. Habeas Corpus B. Mandamus C. Quo Warranto D. Referendum

11. The first High Courts in India were established at:

A. Calcutta, Bombay and Madras B. Delhi, Calcutta and Madras C. Delhi and Calcutta D. Madras, Delhi and Bombay

12. The Madras High Court was established in:

A. 1857 B. 1862 C. 1868 D. 1956

13. When the State Legislature is not in session, the Governor can promulgate:

A. Bills B. Ordinances C. Budgets D. Writs

14. The real executive head of the State administration is the:

A. Governor B. Chief Minister C. President D. Speaker

15. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:

A. Governor B. President C. Legislative Assembly D. High Court