Governor
This Governor 150 MCQ master set offers complete coverage of constitutional provisions, appointment, tenure, powers, ordinances, discretionary authority, emergency role, case laws, and commission recommendations. Each question is paired with detailed answers and explanations to ensure exam authenticity and conceptual clarity. Designed for UPSC, SSC, PSC, and other competitive exams, this set strengthens understanding of the Governor’s role in Indian federalism and prepares aspirants for high‑level polity questions.
Q1. Governor is the constitutional head of:
A) Union
B) State
C) District
D) Panchayat
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Governor is the constitutional head of the state.
Q2. Governor is appointed under:
A) Article 153
B) Article 154
C) Article 155
D) Article 156
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Article 155 provides for appointment of Governor by President.
Q3. Governor holds office during:
A) Pleasure of President
B) Fixed 5 years
C) Pleasure of Prime Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor holds office during the pleasure of President.
Q4. Tenure of Governor:
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s tenure is 5 years, but removable earlier.
Q5. Minimum age for Governor:
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Minimum age for Governor is 35 years.
Q6. Qualifications for Governor given in:
A) Article 157
B) Article 158
C) Article 159
D) Article 160
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 157 specifies qualifications.
Q7. Disqualifications for Governor given in:
A) Article 158
B) Article 159
C) Article 160
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 158 lists conditions of office.
Q8. Governor’s oath administered by:
A) Chief Justice of High Court
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) Speaker
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Chief Justice of High Court administers oath.
Q9. Governor’s oath form given in:
A) Article 159
B) Article 160
C) Article 161
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 159 specifies oath.
Q10. Governor can hold office for:
A) One state only
B) More than one state simultaneously
C) Only Union Territories
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: A person can be Governor of two or more states.
Q11. Governor appointed by:
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President appoints Governor.
Q12. Governor’s removal:
A) By President
B) By Prime Minister
C) By Chief Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor removed by President.
Q13. Governor’s salary determined by:
A) Parliament
B) State Legislature
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliament determines Governor’s salary.
Q14. Governor’s salary charged on:
A) Consolidated Fund of State
B) Consolidated Fund of India
C) Contingency Fund
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
Q15. Governor cannot be:
A) Member of Parliament
B) Member of State Legislature
C) Hold office of profit
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor cannot hold any other office.
Q16. Governor’s term may be extended:
A) Until successor assumes office
B) Fixed 5 years only
C) By Prime Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor continues until successor assumes office.
Q17. Governor’s office described as:
A) Nominal head of state
B) Real executive
C) Judicial authority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor is nominal head of state.
Q18. Governor acts on advice of:
A) Council of Ministers headed by CM
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor acts on advice of state Council of Ministers.
Q19. Governor’s discretionary powers given in:
A) Article 163
B) Article 164
C) Article 165
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 163 provides discretionary powers.
Q20. Governor’s role in appointment of CM:
A) Appoints CM
B) President appoints CM
C) PM appoints CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints Chief Minister.
Q21. Governor’s role in appointment of ministers:
A) Appoints ministers on advice of CM
B) President appoints ministers
C) PM appoints ministers
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints ministers on CM’s advice.
Q22. Governor’s role in appointment of Advocate General:
A) Appoints Advocate General
B) President appoints
C) CM appoints
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints Advocate General.
Q23. Governor’s role in appointment of State Election Commissioner:
A) Appoints State Election Commissioner
B) President appoints
C) CM appoints
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints State Election Commissioner.
Q24. Governor’s role in appointment of High Court judges:
A) Consulted in appointment
B) Appoints directly
C) PM appoints
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor consulted in appointment of HC judges.
Q25. Governor’s office described as:
A) Link between Union and State
B) Real executive
C) Judicial authority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor acts as link between Union and State.
Q26. Governor is the executive head of:
A) Union
B) State
C) District
D) Panchayat
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Governor is the executive head of the state.
Q27. Governor’s executive powers derived from:
A) Article 154
B) Article 155
C) Article 156
D) Article 157
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 154 vests executive power of state in Governor.
Q28. Governor appoints:
A) Chief Minister
B) Other Ministers on CM’s advice
C) Advocate General
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor appoints CM, ministers, Advocate General.
Q29. Governor appoints State Election Commissioner under:
A) Article 243K
B) Article 324
C) Article 243L
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243K provides for State Election Commissioner.
Q30. Governor appoints members of:
A) State Public Service Commission
B) Union Public Service Commission
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints members of State PSC.
Q31. Governor appoints Vice-Chancellors of:
A) State Universities
B) Central Universities
C) Private Universities
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints VCs of state universities (by convention).
Q32. Governor appoints Advocate General under:
A) Article 165
B) Article 166
C) Article 167
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 165 provides for Advocate General.
Q33. Governor appoints Chief Minister under:
A) Article 164
B) Article 165
C) Article 166
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 164 provides for CM appointment.
Q34. Governor appoints other ministers:
A) On advice of CM
B) On advice of President
C) On advice of PM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ministers appointed on CM’s advice.
Q35. Governor appoints Advocate General:
A) With qualifications to be HC judge
B) With qualifications to be SC judge
C) With qualifications to be MP
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General must qualify as HC judge.
Q36. Governor appoints State Election Commissioner:
A) By President’s order
B) By CM’s advice
C) By Governor directly
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q37. Governor appoints State PSC members:
A) Directly
B) On CM’s advice
C) On PM’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q38. Governor appoints Chief Minister:
A) Leader of majority party
B) Leader of opposition
C) President’s nominee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints leader of majority party.
Q39. Governor appoints other ministers:
A) On CM’s advice
B) On PM’s advice
C) On President’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ministers appointed on CM’s advice.
Q40. Governor appoints Advocate General:
A) With qualifications to be HC judge
B) With qualifications to be SC judge
C) With qualifications to be MP
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General must qualify as HC judge.
Q41. Governor appoints State Election Commissioner:
A) By Governor directly
B) By President
C) By CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q42. Governor appoints State PSC members:
A) By Governor directly
B) By President
C) By CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q43. Governor appoints CM:
A) Leader of majority party
B) Leader of opposition
C) President’s nominee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints leader of majority party.
Q44. Governor appoints other ministers:
A) On CM’s advice
B) On PM’s advice
C) On President’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ministers appointed on CM’s advice.
Q45. Governor appoints Advocate General:
A) With qualifications to be HC judge
B) With qualifications to be SC judge
C) With qualifications to be MP
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General must qualify as HC judge.
Q46. Governor appoints State Election Commissioner:
A) By Governor directly
B) By President
C) By CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q47. Governor appoints State PSC members:
A) By Governor directly
B) By President
C) By CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints directly.
Q48. Governor appoints CM:
A) Leader of majority party
B) Leader of opposition
C) President’s nominee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor appoints leader of majority party.
Q49. Governor appoints other ministers:
A) On CM’s advice
B) On PM’s advice
C) On President’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ministers appointed on CM’s advice.
Q50. Governor’s executive powers described as:
A) Nominal, exercised on advice of CM and Council of Ministers
B) Real executive powers
C) Judicial authority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor is nominal executive, acts on advice of Council of Ministers.
Q51. Governor is part of:
A) State Legislature
B) Union Legislature
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor is integral part of State Legislature.
Q52. Governor summons sessions of State Legislature under:
A) Article 174
B) Article 175
C) Article 176
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 174 empowers Governor to summon sessions.
Q53. Governor prorogues sessions under:
A) Article 174
B) Article 175
C) Article 176
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor can prorogue sessions.
Q54. Governor dissolves Legislative Assembly under:
A) Article 174
B) Article 175
C) Article 176
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor can dissolve Legislative Assembly.
Q55. Governor addresses State Legislature under:
A) Article 176
B) Article 177
C) Article 178
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 176 provides for Governor’s address.
Q56. Governor sends messages to Legislature under:
A) Article 175
B) Article 176
C) Article 177
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 175 empowers Governor to send messages.
Q57. Governor lays annual financial statement under:
A) Article 202
B) Article 203
C) Article 204
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 202 requires Governor to lay budget.
Q58. Governor ensures demands for grants presented under:
A) Article 203
B) Article 204
C) Article 205
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 203 relates to demands for grants.
Q59. Governor ensures appropriation bills passed under:
A) Article 204
B) Article 205
C) Article 206
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 204 relates to appropriation bills.
Q60. Governor ensures supplementary grants under:
A) Article 205
B) Article 206
C) Article 207
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 205 relates to supplementary grants.
Q61. Governor ensures financial bills introduced only with:
A) Prior recommendation of Governor
B) Prior recommendation of CM
C) Prior recommendation of President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Financial bills require Governor’s recommendation.
Q62. Governor assents to bills under:
A) Article 200
B) Article 201
C) Article 202
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 200 provides for Governor’s assent.
Q63. Governor may reserve bills for President under:
A) Article 200
B) Article 201
C) Article 202
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor may reserve bills for President.
Q64. Governor must reserve certain bills under:
A) Article 200
B) Article 201
C) Article 202
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Article 201 requires reservation of specific bills.
Q65. Governor’s ordinance-making power under:
A) Article 213
B) Article 214
C) Article 215
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 213 empowers Governor to promulgate ordinances.
Q66. Ordinance issued when:
A) Legislature not in session
B) Legislature in session
C) President directs
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance issued when Legislature not in session.
Q67. Ordinance has same force as:
A) Act of Legislature
B) Judicial order
C) Executive order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance has same force as Act.
Q68. Ordinance must be approved within:
A) 6 weeks of reassembly of Legislature
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance lapses after 6 weeks unless approved.
Q69. Governor’s ordinance power subject to:
A) President’s instructions in certain cases
B) CM’s advice
C) PM’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance power subject to President’s instructions.
Q70. Governor’s ordinance cannot:
A) Amend Constitution
B) Create new Constitution
C) Remove CM
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance cannot amend Constitution.
Q71. Governor’s assent to bills may be:
A) Given
B) Withheld
C) Reserved for President
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor has all these options.
Q72. Governor’s role in Money Bills:
A) Prior recommendation required
B) No role
C) CM decides
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Money Bills need Governor’s recommendation.
Q73. Governor’s role in financial bills:
A) Prior recommendation required
B) No role
C) CM decides
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Financial bills need Governor’s recommendation.
Q74. Governor’s role in laying reports:
A) Lays CAG reports before Legislature
B) Lays PSC reports
C) Lays Finance Commission reports
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor lays reports before Legislature.
Q75. Governor’s legislative powers described as:
A) Nominal, exercised on advice of Council of Ministers
B) Real executive powers
C) Judicial authority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s legislative powers are nominal, exercised on advice of Council of Ministers.
Q76. Governor exercises discretionary powers under:
A) Article 163
B) Article 164
C) Article 165
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 163 provides discretionary powers to Governor.
Q77. Governor may act without CM’s advice in:
A) Reservation of bills for President
B) Appointment of CM when no clear majority
C) Dissolution of Assembly in hung situation
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: These are discretionary powers of Governor.
Q78. Governor’s discretionary powers described as:
A) Limited but significant
B) Absolute
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers are limited but crucial.
Q79. Governor’s role in hung Assembly:
A) Decides whom to invite to form government
B) President decides
C) PM decides
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor invites leader most likely to command majority.
Q80. Governor’s discretionary power in CM appointment:
A) When no party has majority
B) When majority unclear
C) When coalition unstable
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor exercises discretion in such cases.
Q81. Governor’s discretionary power in dissolution of Assembly:
A) Can dissolve when government loses majority
B) Can dissolve on CM’s advice
C) Can dissolve in hung situation
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor can dissolve Assembly in these cases.
Q82. Governor’s discretionary power in reservation of bills:
A) Can reserve bills for President
B) Must reserve certain bills
C) Decision final
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor reserves bills for President.
Q83. Governor’s discretionary power in recommending President’s Rule:
A) Can send report under Article 356
B) Can act without CM’s advice
C) Decision crucial
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor recommends President’s Rule.
Q84. Governor’s discretionary power in ordinances:
A) Can issue ordinances with President’s instructions
B) Can refuse advice in rare cases
C) Can act independently in emergencies
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Ordinance power subject to discretion.
Q85. Governor’s discretionary powers criticized as:
A) Misused in political crises
B) Absolute
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers often criticized.
Q86. Governor’s role in emergencies:
A) Reports to President under Article 356
B) Ensures administration continues
C) Acts as Union’s agent
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor plays key role in emergencies.
Q87. Governor’s role in National Emergency:
A) Functions continue under Union control
B) Governor acts as agent of Union
C) State powers curtailed
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor acts as Union’s agent.
Q88. Governor’s role in State Emergency (Article 356):
A) Sends report to President
B) Recommends President’s Rule
C) Ensures administration continues
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor central in Article 356.
Q89. Governor’s role in Financial Emergency (Article 360):
A) Ensures Union directions implemented
B) Ensures financial discipline
C) Acts as Union’s agent
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor ensures Union directions.
Q90. Governor’s relation with CM:
A) Appoints CM
B) Acts on CM’s advice
C) Can dismiss CM if loses majority
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s relation with CM is constitutional.
Q91. Governor appoints CM:
A) Leader of majority party
B) Leader of coalition
C) Leader most likely to command majority
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor appoints leader commanding majority.
Q92. Governor dismisses CM:
A) If loses majority
B) If Assembly dissolved
C) If President directs
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CM dismissed if loses majority.
Q93. Governor’s relation with Council of Ministers:
A) Appoints ministers on CM’s advice
B) Acts on advice of Council
C) Can dismiss ministers if CM resigns
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor acts on advice of Council.
Q94. Governor’s relation with CM described as:
A) Constitutional head vs real executive
B) Judicial vs legislative
C) Nominal vs absolute
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor is nominal head, CM real executive.
Q95. Governor’s discretionary powers upheld in:
A) Nabam Rebia case (2016)
B) Shamsher Singh case (1974)
C) S.R. Bommai case (1994)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: SC clarified discretionary powers in these cases.
Q96. Governor’s discretionary powers limited by:
A) Judicial review
B) Constitutional provisions
C) Conventions
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Discretionary powers limited by law and conventions.
Q97. Governor’s role in coalition governments:
A) Decides whom to invite
B) Ensures stability
C) Exercises discretion
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor plays key role in coalition politics.
Q98. Governor’s role in hung Assembly:
A) Invites leader most likely to command majority
B) Can dissolve Assembly
C) Can recommend President’s Rule
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor acts in hung Assembly situations.
Q99. Governor’s discretionary powers described as:
A) Safety valve of Constitution
B) Absolute authority
C) Judicial supremacy
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers act as safety valve.
Q100. Governor’s relation with CM and Council described as:
A) Governor nominal head, CM real executive
B) Governor absolute, CM nominal
C) Governor judicial, CM legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor nominal head, CM real executive authority.
Q101. Case law: Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab (1974) held:
A) Governor bound by advice of Council of Ministers
B) Governor independent
C) Governor supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC held Governor bound by ministerial advice.
Q102. Case law: Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker (2016) held:
A) Governor cannot interfere in legislative proceedings
B) Governor supreme in Assembly
C) Governor independent
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC restricted Governor’s discretionary powers.
Q103. Case law: S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) held:
A) Governor’s report under Article 356 subject to judicial review
B) Governor absolute
C) President supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC upheld judicial review of Governor’s report.
Q104. Case law: Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India (2006) held:
A) Dissolution of Assembly based on Governor’s report unconstitutional
B) Governor supreme
C) President absolute
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC invalidated dissolution based on Governor’s report.
Q105. Case law: B.P. Singhal v. Union of India (2010) held:
A) Governor cannot be removed arbitrarily
B) Governor removable at will
C) Governor supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC held removal must be based on valid reasons.
Q106. Governor enjoys immunity under:
A) Article 361
B) Article 362
C) Article 363
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 361 provides immunity to Governor.
Q107. Governor not answerable to:
A) Any court for acts done in official capacity
B) Legislature
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor enjoys immunity under Article 361.
Q108. Governor’s discretionary powers subject to:
A) Judicial review
B) President’s directions
C) Constitutional provisions
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Discretionary powers limited by law.
Q109. Governor’s role criticized for:
A) Misuse in hung Assemblies
B) Political bias
C) Overstepping constitutional limits
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s role often criticized.
Q110. Sarkaria Commission recommended:
A) Governor should be eminent person, not local politician
B) Governor should be from ruling party
C) Governor should be bureaucrat only
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Sarkaria Commission gave guidelines for Governor’s appointment.
Q111. Punchhi Commission recommended:
A) Fixed tenure for Governor
B) Clear limits on discretionary powers
C) Transparent removal process
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Punchhi Commission suggested reforms.
Q112. Governor’s role in President’s Rule often criticized as:
A) Politically motivated
B) Misused
C) Subject to judicial review
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s reports often controversial.
Q113. Governor’s immunity under Article 361 means:
A) Cannot be sued for official acts
B) Cannot be questioned in court
C) Cannot be held personally liable
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor enjoys wide immunity.
Q114. Governor’s discretionary powers clarified in:
A) Shamsher Singh case
B) Nabam Rebia case
C) S.R. Bommai case
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: SC clarified discretionary powers in these cases.
Q115. Governor’s removal requires:
A) President’s decision based on valid reasons
B) PM’s advice only
C) CM’s advice
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Removal must be based on valid reasons.
Q116. Governor’s role in hung Assembly often leads to:
A) Controversies
B) Judicial review
C) Political instability
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s discretion controversial in hung Assemblies.
Q117. Governor’s role in coalition governments:
A) Decides whom to invite
B) Ensures stability
C) Exercises discretion
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor plays key role in coalition politics.
Q118. Governor’s misuse of powers checked by:
A) Judicial review
B) Constitutional conventions
C) Public opinion
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Misuse checked by multiple mechanisms.
Q119. Governor’s immunity does not cover:
A) Personal acts outside official capacity
B) Criminal acts outside office
C) Civil liability outside office
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Immunity limited to official acts.
Q120. Governor’s role in assenting bills criticized for:
A) Delays in assent
B) Political bias
C) Withholding assent unnecessarily
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s assent role often controversial.
Q121. Governor’s discretionary powers described as:
A) Safety valve of Constitution
B) Absolute authority
C) Judicial supremacy
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers act as safety valve.
Q122. Governor’s role in recommending President’s Rule subject to:
A) Judicial review
B) Constitutional provisions
C) Political criticism
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s report subject to review.
Q123. Governor’s role in appointment of CM in hung Assembly clarified by:
A) Sarkaria Commission
B) Punchhi Commission
C) Judicial rulings
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Guidelines given by commissions and courts.
Q124. Governor’s role in dismissal of CM clarified in:
A) S.R. Bommai case
B) Nabam Rebia case
C) Shamsher Singh case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC clarified dismissal of CM in Bommai case.
Q125. Governor’s role in controversies described as:
A) Politically sensitive
B) Subject to judicial review
C) Requires reforms
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Governor’s role often controversial and reform‑oriented.
Q126. Assertion (A): Governor is nominal head of state.
Reason (R): Real executive power lies with CM and Council of Ministers.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor is constitutional head, CM real executive.
Q127. Assertion (A): Governor acts as link between Union and State.
Reason (R): Governor appointed by President.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor represents Union in states.
Q128. Assertion (A): Governor’s discretionary powers are limited.
Reason (R): They are subject to judicial review.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC has restricted discretionary powers.
Q129. Assertion (A): Governor’s office often criticized.
Reason (R): Misuse in hung Assemblies and President’s Rule.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s role politically sensitive.
Q130. Assertion (A): Governor’s appointment process needs reform.
Reason (R): Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions recommended guidelines.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Commissions suggested reforms for neutrality.
Q131. Assertion (A): Governor’s tenure is 5 years.
Reason (R): Holds office during pleasure of President.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure fixed but removal at President’s pleasure.
Q132. Assertion (A): Governor’s ordinance power is extraordinary.
Reason (R): It allows law-making when Legislature not in session.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance power is extraordinary but temporary.
Q133. Assertion (A): Governor’s assent to bills is mandatory.
Reason (R): Without assent, bill cannot become law.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s assent essential for bills.
Q134. Assertion (A): Governor’s discretionary powers are safety valve.
Reason (R): They prevent constitutional breakdown.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers act as safeguard.
Q135. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in coalition governments is crucial.
Reason (R): He decides whom to invite to form government.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor plays key role in coalition politics.
Q136. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in President’s Rule is controversial.
Reason (R): Reports often politically motivated.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s reports criticized for bias.
Q137. Assertion (A): Governor’s immunity under Article 361 is wide.
Reason (R): He cannot be sued for official acts.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Immunity covers official acts.
Q138. Assertion (A): Governor’s removal must be based on valid reasons.
Reason (R): Arbitrary removal violates constitutional spirit.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC in B.P. Singhal case upheld this.
Q139. Assertion (A): Governor’s office is essential for federalism.
Reason (R): Acts as link between Union and State.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor ensures Union-State coordination.
Q140. Assertion (A): Governor’s discretionary powers often misused.
Reason (R): Political bias influences decisions.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Misuse criticized in commissions and courts.
Q141. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in assenting bills is vital.
Reason (R): Without assent, bills cannot become law.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Assent essential for bills.
Q142. Assertion (A): Governor’s ordinance power temporary.
Reason (R): Ordinance lapses after 6 weeks of Legislature reassembly.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ordinance temporary measure.
Q143. Assertion (A): Governor’s discretionary powers clarified by SC.
Reason (R): Cases like Shamsher Singh, Nabam Rebia restricted powers.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC clarified limits of discretion.
Q144. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in coalition politics is sensitive.
Reason (R): Decisions can affect stability of government.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s discretion crucial in coalitions.
Q145. Assertion (A): Governor’s office needs reforms.
Reason (R): Commissions recommended transparency and neutrality.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions suggested reforms.
Q146. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in emergencies is vital.
Reason (R): Reports form basis of President’s Rule.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s reports crucial in emergencies.
Q147. Assertion (A): Governor’s discretionary powers are exceptional.
Reason (R): Normally acts on advice of Council of Ministers.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Discretionary powers exceptional, not routine.
Q148. Assertion (A): Governor’s role in democracy is symbolic.
Reason (R): Ensures constitutional functioning of state.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor symbolizes constitutional authority.
Q149. Assertion (A): Governor’s office often leads to Union–State friction.
Reason (R): Governor is appointed by Union but operates in state politics.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s appointment by Union sometimes creates tension with state governments, leading to political friction.
Q150. Assertion (A): Governor’s role remains essential in Indian federalism.
Reason (R): Provides constitutional balance, ensures Union–State coordination, and safeguards democracy.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Governor’s office is vital for maintaining constitutional order, acting as a link between Union and State, and ensuring democratic functioning.
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