Static Quiz – 25th March 2022

1. Consider the following statements regarding powers of Governor and President:

1. Ministerial advice is binding on both President and Governor
2. When the PM or any Minister loses the ‘No Confidence Motion’, it is the President’s discretion to dissolve the Lower house or to look into the alternative government farming while life of Lok Sabha is intact.

Which of the above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Governor:

1. No Civil or criminal proceedings can be instituted against governor during his term of office
2. The oath of office to the governor is administered by the President

Which of the above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding salary of Governor:

1. When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the Parliament.
2. He is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament.

Which of the above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding appointment of Governor:

1. Governor is indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college of state legislative assembly
2. Office of governor of a state is an employment under the Central government

Which of the above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Governor acts as an agent of the central government.
2. Same person can be appointed as a governor for two or more states.

Which of the above is/are correct?