| #4001 |
What is the term of Vidhan Sabha members? |
Five years |
| #4002 |
How are members of the Vidhan Parishad elected? |
Through an electoral college consisting of members of Vidhan Sabha, graduates, teachers, and local authorities |
| #4003 |
How are members of the Vidhan Sabha elected? |
Directly by the people of the state |
| #4004 |
Who presides over the Vidhan Parishad? |
The Chairman |
| #4005 |
Who presides over the Vidhan Sabha? |
The Speaker |
| #4006 |
What is a bicameral legislature in a state? |
When the state has two Houses: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad |
| #4007 |
What is a unicameral legislature in a state? |
When the state has only one House, the Vidhan Sabha |
| #4008 |
How many Houses can a state legislature have? |
One or two, depending on the state |
| #4009 |
Which article of the Constitution mentions the State Legislature? |
Articles 168 to 212 |
| #4010 |
Can the Chief Minister recommend the appointment of state officials? |
Yes, including key bureaucratic appointments |
| #4011 |
Can the Governor act in consultation with the Chief Minister? |
Yes, in most matters except discretionary powers |
| #4012 |
Which Article makes the Chief Minister and ministers responsible to the Legislative Assembly? |
Article 164 |
| #4013 |
Can the Governor refuse advice of the Council of Ministers? |
Yes, in certain discretionary matters like recommending President’s Rule or reserving bills |
| #4014 |
Who countersigns orders and bills of the Governor? |
The Chief Minister and the concerned ministers |
| #4015 |
Can the Governor exercise emergency powers in a state? |
Yes, under Article 356 for President’s rule |
| #4016 |
Can the Governor dismiss a Chief Minister? |
Yes, if they lose majority support in the Assembly |
| #4017 |
Can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s consideration? |
Yes, under Article 200 |
| #4018 |
Can the Governor summon or prorogue the state legislature? |
Yes |
| #4019 |
Can the Chief Minister advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly? |
Yes |
| #4020 |
Can the Governor act independently of the Council of Ministers? |
No, except in matters of discretion provided by the Constitution |
| #4021 |
Who presides over the Cabinet meetings in a state? |
The Chief Minister |
| #4022 |
Can a minister hold charge of more than one department? |
Yes, it is allowed |
| #4023 |
Who decides the allocation of portfolios among ministers in a state? |
The Chief Minister |
| #4024 |
Can a minister be a member of either House of the state legislature? |
Yes, but must get elected to either House within six months if not already a member |
| #4025 |
Can a minister continue in office if the Legislative Assembly passes a no-confidence motion? |
No, the entire Council must resign |