State Government – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 13. A bicameral legislature in a state consists of:

   • A. Legislative Assembly only
   • B. Legislative Council only
   • C. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
   • D. Governor and Legislative Assembly

2. 14. The Lower House of the state legislature is called:

   • A. Legislative Council
   • B. State Council
   • C. Legislative Assembly
   • D. House of Elders

3. 15. The Upper House of the state legislature is called:

   • A. Legislative Assembly
   • B. House of the People
   • C. Legislative Council
   • D. State Assembly

4. 16. The members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected for a term of:

   • A. 4 years
   • B. 5 years
   • C. 6 years
   • D. Until dissolution

5. 17. The members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) are elected for a term of:

   • A. 4 years
   • B. 5 years
   • C. 6 years
   • D. Until resignation

6. 18. Who presides over the Legislative Assembly?

   • A. Governor
   • B. Chief Minister
   • C. Speaker
   • D. Leader of the House

7. 19. Who presides over the Legislative Council?

   • A. Governor
   • B. Chief Minister
   • C. Chairman
   • D. Leader of the Council

8. 20. A Money Bill can originate only in the state:

   • A. Legislative Council
   • B. Legislative Assembly
   • C. Joint Sitting of both Houses
   • D. Either House

9. 21. The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is:

   • A. In session
   • B. Adjourned
   • C. Dissolved
   • D. Under President's rule

10. 22. Under which article of the Constitution can the Governor promulgate ordinances?

    • A. Article 123
    • B. Article 213
    • C. Article 226
    • D. Article 356

11. 23. The President's Rule in a state is imposed under:

    • A. Article 352
    • B. Article 356
    • C. Article 360
    • D. Article 365

12. 24. The State Judiciary is headed by the:

    • A. Governor
    • B. Chief Minister
    • C. High Court
    • D. State Legislature