Governor, Chief Minister & Council MCQs
Assam General Knowledge – Module 3: Assam Polity & Governance MCQs
Topic: Governor, Chief Minister & Council MCQs
I. Constitutional Position of the Governor
1. The office of the Governor in Assam is provided under which Article of the Constitution of India?
A. Article 153
B. Article 154
C. Article 155
D. Article 163
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Article 153 provides that there shall be a Governor for each State in India, including Assam.
2. The Governor of Assam is appointed by the:
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Chief Minister of Assam
C. President of India
D. Parliament of India
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Under Article 155, the President of India appoints the Governor of a state.
3. The normal term of office of the Governor is:
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Governor normally holds office for five years, subject to the pleasure of the President.
4. The Governor of Assam acts as the:
A. Real executive head
B. Political head of the state
C. Constitutional (nominal) head
D. Judicial authority
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Governor is the constitutional or nominal head, while real executive power rests with the elected government.
II. Powers & Functions of the Governor
5. Which of the following is a legislative power of the Governor of Assam?
A. Appointment of Chief Secretary
B. Granting pardon in High Court cases
C. Summoning and proroguing the Assembly
D. Conducting elections
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Governor can summon, prorogue, and dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
6. The Governor can reserve a state bill for the consideration of the:
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. President of India
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Under legislative powers, the Governor may reserve certain bills for the President’s assent.
7. Which power allows the Governor to issue ordinances when the Assembly is not in session?
A. Judicial power
B. Emergency power
C. Ordinance-making power
D. Discretionary power
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Under Article 213, the Governor can issue ordinances with the force of law.
8. The discretionary powers of the Governor are exercised mainly in situations like:
A. Appointment of judges
B. Appointment of Prime Minister
C. Hung Assembly
D. Approval of budget
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
In case of a hung Assembly, the Governor uses discretion in inviting a leader to form the government.
III. Chief Minister of Assam
9. The Chief Minister of Assam is appointed by the:
A. President of India
B. Governor of Assam
C. Legislative Assembly
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, usually the leader of the majority party.
10. The Chief Minister must be a member of the:
A. Parliament of India
B. Legislative Council
C. Legislative Assembly
D. Either House of Parliament
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister must be a member of the State Legislature, generally the Legislative Assembly.
11. The Chief Minister is the:
A. Nominal executive head
B. Administrative head
C. Real executive head
D. Judicial authority
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister exercises real executive authority in the state.
12. Which of the following is a key function of the Chief Minister?
A. Appointing the Governor
B. Presiding over the High Court
C. Advising the Governor in appointing ministers
D. Conducting elections
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister advises the Governor on the appointment of ministers.
IV. Council of Ministers
13. The Council of Ministers in Assam is headed by the:
A. Governor
B. Speaker
C. Chief Minister
D. Chief Secretary
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers.
14. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers at the state level?
A. Article 74
B. Article 155
C. Article 163
D. Article 168
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Article 163 provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor.
15. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A. Governor
B. President
C. Legislative Assembly
D. High Court
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Under the parliamentary system, ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
16. Collective responsibility means that:
A. Each minister is independent
B. Ministers are responsible only to the Governor
C. The Council stands or falls together
D. Only the Chief Minister is accountable
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
If the Assembly passes a no-confidence motion, the entire Council must resign.
V. Appointment & Tenure of Ministers
17. Ministers in Assam are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the:
A. President
B. Chief Minister
C. Speaker
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Chief Minister advises the Governor regarding ministerial appointments.
18. The tenure of ministers depends on the confidence of the:
A. Governor
B. President
C. Legislative Assembly
D. High Court
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Ministers remain in office as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Assembly.
19. A minister who is not a member of the Legislature must become one within:
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A non-legislator minister must secure membership within six months, or resign.
VI. Relationship between Governor, CM & Council
20. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in:
A. All matters without exception
B. Only judicial matters
C. Most matters except discretionary areas
D. Financial matters only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Governor generally acts on ministerial advice, except in discretionary situations.
21. Who acts as the main link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers?
A. Speaker
B. Chief Secretary
C. Chief Minister
D. Advocate General
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chief Minister communicates decisions and advice to the Governor.
22. Which constitutional principle ensures executive accountability in Assam?
A. Judicial review
B. Federal supremacy
C. Collective responsibility
D. Separation of powers
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Collective responsibility ensures the executive remains accountable to the legislature.
VII. Emergency & Special Situations
23. During President’s Rule in Assam, the Council of Ministers:
A. Continues to function
B. Is suspended or dissolved
C. Controls the Governor
D. Controls Parliament
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Under Article 356, the Council of Ministers is suspended or dismissed.
24. During President’s Rule, executive authority of the state is exercised by the:
A. Chief Minister
B. Governor independently
C. President through the Governor
D. Chief Secretary
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The President, acting through the Governor, administers the state.
VIII. Contemporary & Conceptual Understanding
25. The Governor’s role in Assam is best described as:
A. Political leader
B. Administrative head
C. Neutral constitutional authority
D. Judicial officer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Governor is expected to function as a neutral constitutional authority.
26. The effectiveness of the Council of Ministers depends mainly on the:
A. Powers of the Governor
B. Strength of the opposition
C. Leadership of the Chief Minister
D. Size of the Assembly
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Strong Chief Ministerial leadership ensures effective governance.
27. Which body can remove the Council of Ministers from office?
A. Governor
B. President
C. Legislative Assembly
D. Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A no-confidence motion passed by the Assembly removes the Council.
28. The Governor’s discretionary power is most visible during:
A. Budget presentation
B. Routine administration
C. Formation of government
D. Cabinet meetings
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Discretion is most evident during government formation, especially in hung assemblies.
29. The relationship between Governor and Chief Minister reflects which principle?
A. Absolute separation of powers
B. Unitary governance
C. Parliamentary executive
D. Judicial supremacy
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Their relationship reflects the parliamentary executive system.
30. Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers together ensure:
A. Centralised control
B. Military administration
C. Constitutional governance of Assam
D. Judicial dominance
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Together, they ensure constitutional, democratic, and responsible governance in Assam.
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Q1. What is covered under Governor, Chief Minister & Council MCQs of Assam?
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Yes. The questions clearly explain the Governor as the nominal executive and the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers as the real executive in Assam.
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