Governor & CM — Set 2
Indian Polity · राज्यपाल और मुख्यमंत्री · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which Article empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinances?
Correct Answer: C. Article 213
Article 213 grants the Governor the power to issue ordinances. This can be done only when the state legislature is not in session. Such an ordinance has the same force as an act of the legislature.
The executive power of the State is vested in whom?
Correct Answer: C. Governor
The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor. This is stated in Article 154 of the Constitution. It is exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate to him.
Who appoints the Advocate General of the State?
Correct Answer: A. Governor
The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State. The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. They must be qualified to be a judge of a High Court.
Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?
Correct Answer: C. Governor
The Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164. The Governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party in the state assembly. Other ministers are appointed on the advice of the Chief Minister.
Which Article deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor?
Correct Answer: A. Article 163
Article 163 states there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor. The Governor acts on this advice, except in discretionary matters. The Chief Minister heads this council.
It is the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor under?
Correct Answer: D. Article 167
Article 167 defines the duties of the Chief Minister towards the Governor. The CM must furnish information relating to the administration of the state. This bridges the communication between the Governor and the council.
Who is considered the 'Real Executive' head of the State Government?
Correct Answer: D. Chief Minister
The Chief Minister is the real executive authority (de facto executive). The Governor is the nominal executive authority (de jure executive). The CM heads the government while the Governor heads the state.
Who is the 'Nominal Executive' head of the State?
Correct Answer: B. Governor
The Governor is the nominal or titular head of the state. All executive actions are taken in the Governor's name. However, real power lies with the Chief Minister.
The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by?
Correct Answer: D. Governor
The Governor appoints the chairman and members of the SPSC. However, the Governor cannot remove them. They can only be removed by the President.
Who has the power to remove the members of the State Public Service Commission?
Correct Answer: C. President
Although appointed by the Governor, SPSC members are removed by the President. The removal grounds and procedure are the same as for the UPSC. This ensures the independence of the commission.