Choose the correct statement.
The Governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
The Governor cannot resign
The Governor can be impeached
The Governor's age should be minimum of 40 years.
The Indian Union consists of :
26 states and 6 union territories
28 states and 7 union territories
24 states and 7 union territories
27 states and 5 union territories
The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers according to :
Article 164
Article 264
Article 360
Article 356
The minimum number of members in a Legislative Council should be :
40
60
39
50
The maximum number of members in a State Legislature Assembly can be :
500
499
400
545
All the bills passed by State Legislature becomes laws :
As soon as it is passed by Legislature
As it gets the assent of the Governor
As it gets the assent of the Chief Minister
As it gets the assent of the President
Choose the wrong statement :
The Governor is empowered to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any criminal convicted under the jurisdiction of the state High Court on the advice from State Cabinet / Chief Minister.
The Governor receives the Annual Report of the State PSC and submits the same to the Legislature for the consideration and approval.
The Governor appoints State Advocate General.
The Governor can increase the punishment awarded to any criminal convicted by the State High Court.
The Legislative Council was abolished in Tamil Nadu on
1990
1986
2001
1996
Choose the wrong statement - During the election to Legislature Council :
1/3 of the members are elected by local bodies.
1/12 of the members are elected by graduate teachers.
1/6 of the members are elected by members of the Lower House.
1/6 of the members are nominated by the Governor.
The tenure of elected or nominated member of the Legislative Council is :
5 years
12 years
4 years
6 years
