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| 4576 |
What is the principle of collective responsibility in state government?
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All ministers are collectively accountable to the Legislative Assembly
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| 4577 |
Which Article mentions the Council of Ministers in a state?
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Article 163
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| 4578 |
Who appoints other ministers in the state?
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The Governor, on the advice of the Chief Minister
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| 4579 |
Who heads the state Council of Ministers?
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The Chief Minister
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| 4580 |
Can the Chief Minister be removed from office?
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Yes, by resignation or loss of majority in the Assembly
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| 4581 |
What is the term of office of the Chief Minister?
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No fixed term; holds office as long as they have majority support in the Legislative Assembly
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| 4582 |
How is the Chief Minister chosen?
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Usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly
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| 4583 |
Who appoints the Chief Minister?
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The Governor
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| 4584 |
Who is the real executive authority in a state?
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The Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers
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| 4585 |
Can a Governor resign before completing the term?
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Yes, by submitting resignation to the President
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| 4586 |
Can a Governor hold office in more than one state?
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Yes, temporarily, the President may appoint a Governor for two or more states
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| 4587 |
Can a Governor be removed before completing the term?
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Yes, by the President at any time
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| 4588 |
What is the term of office of a Governor?
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Five years
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| 4589 |
Who appoints the Governor of a state?
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The President of India
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| 4590 |
Who is the constitutional head of a state?
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The Governor
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| 4591 |
Can the Supreme Court strike down ordinances issued by the President?
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Yes, if they violate the Constitution
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| 4592 |
What is the role of Supreme Court in election disputes?
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It can adjudicate disputes related to presidential, vice-presidential, and parliamentary elections
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| 4593 |
Can the Supreme Court try members of Parliament for contempt?
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Yes, for obstruction of judicial work or defiance of court orders
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| 4594 |
Can the Supreme Court review emergency proclamations?
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Yes, it can examine validity under Articles 352, 356, and 360
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| 4595 |
Can a citizen directly approach the Supreme Court for violation of Fundamental Rights?
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Yes, under Article 32
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| 4596 |
Can the Supreme Court handle inter-state disputes?
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Yes, under its original jurisdiction
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| 4597 |
Can the Supreme Court act as a guardian of the Constitution?
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Yes, it is the protector of the Constitution and rule of law
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| 4598 |
Which Article ensures Supreme Court’s appellate power over High Courts?
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Article 132 to 134
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| 4599 |
Can the Supreme Court declare state laws unconstitutional?
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Yes, if they violate Fundamental Rights or the Constitution
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| 4600 |
Who decides the salary and allowances of Supreme Court judges?
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Parliament, fixed by law and cannot be altered during the term
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