Prelims Morning Test 14 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Governor of a State, consider the following statements:\

1.The Governor is appointed by the President.

2.The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.

3.The Governor can be removed only through impeachment by the State Legislature.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Which of the following are the constitutional qualifications for appointment as the Governor of a State?

1.He/She must be a citizen of India.

2.He/She must have attained the age of 35 years.

3.He/She should not be a Member of Parliament or a State Legislature at the time of appointment.

4. He/She must be ordinarily resident in the concerned State.

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Q3. Which of the following Bills must be reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President?

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor’s veto powers:

1. The Governor can return a Money Bill for reconsideration.

2.The Governor can reserve certain Bills for the consideration of the President.

3. The Governor has the power of Pocket Veto.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. The Governor of a State has the constitutional power to:

1. Appoint the Chief Minister.

2.Appoint the Advocate General.

3.Appoint the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission.

4. Appoint the Judges of the High Court.

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Q6. With reference to the discretionary powers of the Governor, which of the following situations may involve discretion?

1. Reserving a Bill for the President.

2. Inviting a leader to form the government in a hung Assembly.

3. Recommending President’s Rule under Article 356.

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Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the Ordinance-making power of the Governor:

1.The Governor can promulgate an Ordinance only when the State Legislature is not in session.

2. An Ordinance has the same force as an Act of the State Legislature.

3. The Governor can promulgate an Ordinance without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8. Which of the following statements regarding the Governor’s role in the State Legislature is correct?

Q9. Consider the following statements:

1. A person can be appointed as Governor of two or more States.

2. The same person may simultaneously act as Administrator of a Union Territory and Governor of a State.

3. The Constitution prescribes that the Governor should belong to a State other than the one
to which he is appointed.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q10. Which of the following statements regarding the Governor’s pardoning power (Article 161) is correct?

1. The Governor can grant pardon in all cases where the President can.

2. The Governor can pardon a death sentence.

3. The Governor can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, suspension or commutation for offences against laws within the executive power of the State.

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