MCQ: How the State Government Works
- Which of the following is the primary function of the state government?
A) Conducting international trade
B) Managing national defense
C) Making laws on subjects like health, education, and agriculture
D) Controlling space research
- Who is the head of the state government?
A) The President
B) The Chief Minister
C) The Governor
D) The Prime Minister
- What is the role of the Governor in a state?
A) To make laws for the entire country
B) To represent the Central Government at the state level
C) To conduct elections in the state
D) To head the Supreme Court
- How are Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) chosen?
A) They are appointed by the Governor
B) They are elected by the people of their constituencies
C) They are nominated by the Chief Minister
D) They inherit their positions
- What is a ‘ruling party’ in the state government?
A) The party with the most seats in the Legislative Assembly
B) The party chosen by the Governor
C) The party that wins all elections
D) The party with the least number of MLAs
- What happens if no single party wins a majority in the state elections?
A) The Governor takes control of the government
B) The Chief Minister is selected by the President
C) A coalition government is formed by different parties
D) The elections are canceled and re-conducted
- Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the state government?
A) Providing healthcare and sanitation
B) Managing state police forces
C) Conducting local municipal elections
D) Controlling national foreign policy
- What role do MLAs play in the Legislative Assembly?
A) They make laws and discuss issues related to the state
B) They act as judges in state courts
C) They manage private businesses
D) They work as civil servants
- How can people express their demands to the state government?
A) By forming protest rallies and petitions
B) By directly speaking to the Chief Minister
C) By only voting in elections
D) By ignoring government policies
- What is the primary duty of the state government in the healthcare sector?
A) To provide free healthcare to all citizens
B) To build and maintain public hospitals and ensure healthcare access
C) To only promote private hospitals
D) To only provide healthcare for government employees
Answers and Explanations
- C) Making laws on subjects like health, education, and agriculture
The state government has control over subjects like public health, education, and law enforcement.
- B) The Chief Minister
The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and is responsible for decision-making.
- B) To represent the Central Government at the state level
The Governor is the representative of the President in the state and ensures that state laws follow the Constitution.
- B) They are elected by the people of their constituencies
MLAs are chosen through state elections, where people vote for their representatives.
- A) The party with the most seats in the Legislative Assembly
The party with a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly forms the government.
- C) A coalition government is formed by different parties
If no single party wins a majority, multiple parties may join together to form a coalition government.
- D) Controlling national foreign policy
Foreign policy is managed by the Central Government, while the state government handles local governance.
- A) They make laws and discuss issues related to the state
MLAs debate policies, pass laws, and make decisions about state governance.
- A) By forming protest rallies and petitions
Citizens can express their demands through peaceful protests, petitions, and other democratic means.
- B) To build and maintain public hospitals and ensure healthcare access
State governments are responsible for healthcare facilities, ensuring that people have access to medical services.