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Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2025Polity
Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. This means that the Governor has the power to act independently in specific situations without the need for instructions from the state government or the President.
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?
2025Polity
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
The Governor of a State enjoys immunity from any court proceedings for the exercise of powers and duties of the office. Similarly, criminal proceedings cannot be initiated or continued against the Governor during the term of office. Members of a State Legislature are also protected from any legal proceedings in respect of anything said within the House, ensuring freedom of speech and debate.
With reference to the legislative Assembly of a state in India, consider the following Statements: 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the house at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on the particular matter, it follows the lok Sabha rule on that matter.
2019Polity
With reference to the legislative Assembly of a state in India, consider the following Statements: 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the house at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on the particular matter, it follows the lok Sabha rule on that matter.
Explanation
In the legislative Assembly of a state in India, the Governor traditionally gives a speech to members at the beginning of the first session of the year. Additionally, if a State Legislature does not have a specific rule on a certain matter, it adopts the rule followed by the Lok Sabha.
Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2018Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In the context of the government administration, it is stated that during the term of office of a State Governor, they are protected from facing criminal charges in any court. Additionally, the Governor's salary and benefits cannot be reduced while they are in office. Therefore, both of these statements are correct, as per the regulations.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State 2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2015Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State 2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In India, the Legislative Council of a State can have a maximum size of one-third of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly, with a minimum size of 40 members. The Chairman of the Legislative Council is chosen through an election by the council members themselves.
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2014Polity
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
In the context of State governance, the Governor holds certain discretionary powers. These include the authority to forward reports to the President for the imposition of President's rule and to reserve specific bills passed by the State Legislature for the President's consideration. Additionally, the Governor is responsible for appointing Ministers based on recommendations from the Chief Minister.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
2013Polity
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Explanation
The Constitution of India does not specify a procedure for removing a Governor from their position.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh. 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2009Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh. 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
In Punjab, the Governor also serves as the Administrator of Chandigarh. However, in Kerala, the Governor does not hold the additional role of Administrator of Lakshadweep. The correct statement among the given options is that only the first statement is correct.
Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that: 1. the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State 2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2008Polity
Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that: 1. the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State 2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The first statement is incorrect because Article 170 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Legislative Assembly of each state shall have between 60 and 500 members, not exceeding 500 and not falling below 60.
Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?
1995Polity
Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?
Explanation
Out of the states mentioned, Madhya Pradesh is the one that does not have a Legislative Council, despite the provision for it in the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956. The states with a bicameral legislature, comprising both Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir.