TNPSC TRB SOCIAL QUIZ 2 AUGUST 9

20 CIV – State Government

10th Standard Social Science • 15 MCQ Test – Set 2

1. Which Article vests the executive power of a State in the Governor?

A. Article 154B. Article 157C. Article 158D. Article 163

2. Generally, which office-holder does not belong to the State where appointed?

A. Chief MinisterB. GovernorC. Chief JusticeD. Election Commissioner

3. Who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1947 to 1949 according to the study material?

A. C. N. AnnaduraiB. O. P. RamaswamyC. K. KamarajD. C. Rajagopalachari

4. The size of the Legislative Council cannot be more than what fraction of the Legislative Assembly?

A. One-fourthB. One-fifthC. One-sixthD. One-third

5. What is the minimum strength of a State Legislative Assembly?

A. 40B. 50C. 60D. 70

6. The maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly must not exceed:

A. 400B. 450C. 500D. 550

7. How many elected members are there in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly?

A. 224B. 234C. 244D. 250

8. Which body is described as the nucleus of the Council of Ministers?

A. CabinetB. Legislative AssemblyC. Legislative CouncilD. State Legislature

9. Who performs the functions of the Speaker when the office of Speaker is vacant?

A. GovernorB. Chief MinisterC. Deputy SpeakerD. Chairman of the Council

10. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Council was abolished in:

A. 1968B. 1976C. 1986D. 1987

11. Who is the presiding officer of the Upper House of a State Legislature?

A. SpeakerB. ChairmanC. GovernorD. Deputy Speaker

12. Money Bills can be introduced in the State Legislature only with the prior recommendation of the:

A. Chief MinisterB. GovernorC. PresidentD. Speaker

13. District judges are appointed by the:

A. GovernorB. PresidentC. Chief MinisterD. Chief Justice of India

14. Which Article provides for a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor?

A. Article 154B. Article 163C. Article 169D. Article 226

15. Which of the following is NOT included among the five writs issued by the High Court in the material?

A. Habeas CorpusB. MandamusC. ProhibitionD. Referendum