Modern Indian History GK Questions and Answers for Competitive

The Governor does not have emergency powers like the President. Article 161 empowers Governors to grant pardon, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentence in certain cases.

The Chairman of this committee was Balwantrai G Mehta. The committee submitted its report on 24 November 1957 and recommended the establishment of the scheme of 'democratic decentralisation' which finally came to be known as Panchayati Raj.

7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. It is related to the reorganisation of states. 7th Constitutional Amendment also provided for the appointment of additional and acting judges of the high court.

The correct answer is Article 154. The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution of India (Article 154).

The governor holds for a term of 5 years from the date on which he joins his office, subject to the foregoing provision. A governor continues to hold his office until his successor joins the office, even after his expiration of his term. Therefore the correct answer is D.

The Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure. Only Indian citizens above 35 years of age are eligible for appointment to this office. Executive power of the State is vested in Governor.

State Council of Ministers is similar to Central Council of Ministers. The state council is headed by the Chief Minister. The council comprises ministers appointed by the governor on the recommendation of the CM.

The Governor of a state can also issue ordinances under Article 213 of the Constitution of India, when the state legislative assembly is not in session. If the two Houses start their sessions on different dates, the later date is considered (Articles 123 and 213).

Article 151. Audit reports : (2) The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor of the State, who shall cause them to be laid before the Legislature of the State. Article 153. The Governor : There shall be a Governor for each State.

Gram Panchayat elections in India occur every five years. The village is divided into wards, and people in each ward vote for their representative. These elected members, along with the president (sarpanch) and vice president, form the Gram Panchayat.