Appointment and Powers — MCQ Practice

Consider the following statements about the Governor's powers: 1. The Governor can dismiss the Council of Ministers even if they enjoy majority support in the legislature 2. The Governor must reserve all bills affecting High Court jurisdiction for Presidential consideration 3. The Governor's pardoning power extends to offenses under both state and central laws 4. The Governor can dissolve the state assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Supreme Court judgment in Shamsher Singh vs State of Punjab (1974) established which of the following principles regarding the Governor's role?

Which of the following correctly describes the Governor's role during a constitutional crisis in a state? 1. The Governor can recommend President's Rule based on apprehension of future breakdown 2. The Governor must explore all alternatives before recommending central intervention 3. The Governor's report to the President is not subject to judicial review 4. The Governor can directly impose President's Rule without Presidential approval

Consider the following about the appointment of Governor: 1. The President must consult the Chief Minister before appointing a Governor 2. The Governor must be a person who is not actively involved in politics 3. A person can serve as Governor of multiple states simultaneously 4. The Governor's appointment requires approval of the state legislature Which of the above statements are correct?

The Governor's power to grant pardons under Article 161 differs from the President's power under Article 72 in which of the following ways? 1. The Governor can grant pardons only after conviction while the President can do so before conviction 2. The Governor's power is limited to offenses against state laws 3. The Governor cannot commute death sentences while the President can 4. The Governor's pardoning power is subject to judicial review while the President's is not