UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 21 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the office of the governor as mentioned in the constitution of India: The office of the Governor is constitutionally under the control and subordinate to the Central government. The Governor of a particular state should not belong to that state. The President of India must consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before making the appointment of the Governor of that state. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) The governor holds an independent office under the constitution. The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are: He should be a citizen of India. He should have completed the age of 35 years. Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years. First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics. Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases. Incorrect Solution: d) The governor holds an independent office under the constitution. The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are: He should be a citizen of India. He should have completed the age of 35 years. Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years. First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics. Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the office of the governor as mentioned in the constitution of India:

• The office of the Governor is constitutionally under the control and subordinate to the Central government.

• The Governor of a particular state should not belong to that state.

• The President of India must consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before making the appointment of the Governor of that state.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

The governor holds an independent office under the constitution.

The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:

• He should be a citizen of India.

• He should have completed the age of 35 years.

Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years.

First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics.

Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.

Solution: d)

The governor holds an independent office under the constitution.

The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:

• He should be a citizen of India.

• He should have completed the age of 35 years.

Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years.

First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. According to the Constitution of India, the Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit. The Governor always has to act on the aid and advice of the cabinet and cannot decide on his or her own on summoning the House. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) “The Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit…” says Article 174 of the Constitution. The provision also puts on the Governor the responsibility of ensuring that the House is summoned at least once every six months. Although it is the Governor’s prerogative to summon the House, according to Article 163, the Governor is required to act on the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet. So when the Governor summons the House under Article 174, this is not of his or her own will but on the aid and advice of the Cabinet. There are a few instances where the Governor can summon the House despite the refusal of the Chief Minister who heads the Cabinet. When the Chief Minister appears to have lost the majority and the legislative members of the House propose a no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister, then the Governor can decide on his or her own on summoning the House. But the actions of the Governor, when using his discretionary powers can be challenged in court. Incorrect Solution: a) “The Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit…” says Article 174 of the Constitution. The provision also puts on the Governor the responsibility of ensuring that the House is summoned at least once every six months. Although it is the Governor’s prerogative to summon the House, according to Article 163, the Governor is required to act on the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet. So when the Governor summons the House under Article 174, this is not of his or her own will but on the aid and advice of the Cabinet. There are a few instances where the Governor can summon the House despite the refusal of the Chief Minister who heads the Cabinet. When the Chief Minister appears to have lost the majority and the legislative members of the House propose a no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister, then the Governor can decide on his or her own on summoning the House. But the actions of the Governor, when using his discretionary powers can be challenged in court.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• According to the Constitution of India, the Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.

• The Governor always has to act on the aid and advice of the cabinet and cannot decide on his or her own on summoning the House.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

“The Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit…” says Article 174 of the Constitution. The provision also puts on the Governor the responsibility of ensuring that the House is summoned at least once every six months.

Although it is the Governor’s prerogative to summon the House, according to Article 163, the Governor is required to act on the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet. So when the Governor summons the House under Article 174, this is not of his or her own will but on the aid and advice of the Cabinet.

There are a few instances where the Governor can summon the House despite the refusal of the Chief Minister who heads the Cabinet. When the Chief Minister appears to have lost the majority and the legislative members of the House propose a no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister, then the Governor can decide on his or her own on summoning the House.

But the actions of the Governor, when using his discretionary powers can be challenged in court.

Solution: a)

But the actions of the Governor, when using his discretionary powers can be challenged in court.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the terms of the Office of the Governor. The Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the Chief Minister of the State. The Constitution does not lay down the grounds upon which a governor may be removed by the President. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister. A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President. The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal. Incorrect Solution: b) The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister. A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President. The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the terms of the Office of the Governor.

• The Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the Chief Minister of the State.

• The Constitution does not lay down the grounds upon which a governor may be removed by the President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister.

A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.

The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal.

Solution: b)

The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister.

A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, whose decision shall be final and why? a) Chief Minister because he heads the Council of Ministers b) State Legislature since it is the highest law-making body within the State c) Governor of the State because the Constitution confers him this authority d) President of India who advises Governor of the same Correct Solution: c) If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion. Also, the constitution says that the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court. Incorrect Solution: c) If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion. Also, the constitution says that the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.

#### 4. Question

If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, whose decision shall be final and why?

• a) Chief Minister because he heads the Council of Ministers

• b) State Legislature since it is the highest law-making body within the State

• c) Governor of the State because the Constitution confers him this authority

• d) President of India who advises Governor of the same

Solution: c)

If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion.

Also, the constitution says that the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.

Solution: c)

Also, the constitution says that the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The Governor is the head of the state’s executive power, and acts only on the advice of the council of ministers on all matters. While the Governor does not have to seek anyone’s advice while appointing the Chief Minister, he can appoint a minister only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. The Governor can determine the time needed for a party to prove its majority or which party must be called first to do so, in a hung Assembly. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The position, role, powers, and conditions of office of the Governor are described in Articles 153-161 of the Constitution. The position of Governor is similar to that of the President at the Union. He is at the head of the state’s executive power, and barring some matters, acts on the advice of the council of ministers, which is responsible, in accordance with the parliamentary system, to the state legislature. The Governor is appointed by the President (on the advice of the central government) and, therefore, acts as the vital link between the Union and the state governments. The Governor enjoys certain powers such as giving or withholding assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature or determining the time needed for a party to prove its majority — or which party must be called first to do so, generally after in a hung Assembly. “Article 164(1) deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers. While the Governor does not have to seek anyone’s advice while appointing the Chief Minister, he can appoint a minister only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. The Governor has no power to pick anyone he chooses to make a minister. He can appoint a minister only on the advice of the Chief Minister.” Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The position, role, powers, and conditions of office of the Governor are described in Articles 153-161 of the Constitution. The position of Governor is similar to that of the President at the Union. He is at the head of the state’s executive power, and barring some matters, acts on the advice of the council of ministers, which is responsible, in accordance with the parliamentary system, to the state legislature. The Governor is appointed by the President (on the advice of the central government) and, therefore, acts as the vital link between the Union and the state governments. The Governor enjoys certain powers such as giving or withholding assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature or determining the time needed for a party to prove its majority — or which party must be called first to do so, generally after in a hung Assembly. “Article 164(1) deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers. While the Governor does not have to seek anyone’s advice while appointing the Chief Minister, he can appoint a minister only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. The Governor has no power to pick anyone he chooses to make a minister. He can appoint a minister only on the advice of the Chief Minister.”

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Governor is the head of the state’s executive power, and acts only on the advice of the council of ministers on all matters.

• While the Governor does not have to seek anyone’s advice while appointing the Chief Minister, he can appoint a minister only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.

• The Governor can determine the time needed for a party to prove its majority or which party must be called first to do so, in a hung Assembly.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The position, role, powers, and conditions of office of the Governor are described in Articles 153-161 of the Constitution. The position of Governor is similar to that of the President at the Union. He is at the head of the state’s executive power, and barring some matters, acts on the advice of the council of ministers, which is responsible, in accordance with the parliamentary system, to the state legislature.

The Governor is appointed by the President (on the advice of the central government) and, therefore, acts as the vital link between the Union and the state governments.

The Governor enjoys certain powers such as giving or withholding assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature or determining the time needed for a party to prove its majority — or which party must be called first to do so, generally after in a hung Assembly.

“Article 164(1) deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers. While the Governor does not have to seek anyone’s advice while appointing the Chief Minister, he can appoint a minister only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. The Governor has no power to pick anyone he chooses to make a minister. He can appoint a minister only on the advice of the Chief Minister.”

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Governor is appointed by the President (on the advice of the central government) and, therefore, acts as the vital link between the Union and the state governments.

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