Extra 20 short questions and answers from the Chapter "State Executive" for Class 11 Political Science:

1. Q: Who is the head of the State Executive in India?

A:
The head of the State Executive in India is the Governor. The Governor is appointed by the President and represents the President at the state level.

 

2. Q: What are the powers of the Governor as the head of the state?

A:
The Governor has both executive and legislative powers. Executive powers include appointing the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, while legislative powers include summoning and proroguing the state legislature and giving assent to bills passed by the legislature.

 

3. Q: How is the Governor appointed in India?

A:
The Governor is appointed by the President of India. There is no fixed tenure, and the President can remove the Governor at any time.

 

4. Q: What is the relationship between the Governor and the Chief Minister?

A:
The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, who is the head of the state's government. The Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers in most cases.

 

5. Q: What are the discretionary powers of the Governor?

A:
The discretionary powers of the Governor include situations where the Governor can act independently of the advice of the Council of Ministers, such as in the case of a hung legislature or when the Chief Minister's advice is unclear or contradictory.

 

6. Q: Who decides the salary and allowances of the Governor?

A:
The salary and allowances of the Governor are decided by the State Legislature.

 

7. Q: How is the Chief Minister appointed?

A:
The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state, usually from the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly.

 

8. Q: What is the role of the Chief Minister in the State Executive?

A:
The Chief Minister is the head of the state government. They play a key role in formulating policies, making decisions, and coordinating the functioning of the Cabinet and government departments.

 

9. Q: What are the powers of the Chief Minister in India?

A:
The Chief Minister has executive powers such as forming the Council of Ministers, leading the Cabinet meetings, and making decisions on state policies. They also represent the state at various official functions.

 

10. Q: What is the maximum number of ministers allowed in a state?

A:
As per the Constitution, the number of ministers in a state must not exceed 15% of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly.

 

11. Q: What is the role of the Council of Ministers in the State Executive?

A:
The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, is responsible for the executive functions of the state. It helps in the formulation of policies and decisions and is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.

 

12. Q: How does the Governor's assent work on bills passed by the State Legislature?

A:
The Governor gives assent to bills passed by the State Legislature for them to become law. The Governor can also withhold assent or send a bill back for reconsideration, except in the case of money bills.

 

13. Q: What are the legislative powers of the Governor?

A:
The Governor has legislative powers such as summoning and proroguing the sessions of the State Legislature, dissolving the Legislative Assembly, and giving assent to bills.

 

14. Q: What is the role of the Governor in the case of a State Emergency?

A:
In a State Emergency, the Governor can report to the President that the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. This can lead to the imposition of President's Rule.

 

15. Q: What is the Council of Ministers' collective responsibility?

A:
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly. This means that if the assembly passes a vote of no-confidence against the Cabinet, all the ministers, including the Chief Minister, must resign.

 

16. Q: What are the powers of the Governor regarding ordinances?

A:
The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session, provided that the ordinances have the same force as laws passed by the legislature.

 

17. Q: What is the role of the Governor during the formation of a new government in a state?

A:
During the formation of a new government, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister, who must prove the majority support in the State Legislative Assembly within a stipulated time.

 

18. Q: Who can advise the Governor on the appointment of the Chief Minister?

A:
The Governor typically appoints the Chief Minister based on the advice of the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly.

 

19. Q: What is the term of office of the Chief Minister?

A:
The Chief Minister holds office as long as they have the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly. Their tenure is not fixed and can be terminated by the Governor at any time.

 

20. Q: What is the role of the Deputy Chief Minister?

A:
The Deputy Chief Minister assists the Chief Minister in the administration and may take charge of specific portfolios, such as finance, education, etc. They act as the Chief Minister in the latter's absence.