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Governance At The State Level — Revision Notes

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

Governance At The State Level revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Governor: Position, Appointment, Powers

  • The Governor is the nominal head of the State and the executive power of the State is vested in the Governor.
  • The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
  • To be appointed Governor, a person must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and must not hold any office of profit during tenure.
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2. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

  • The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the State.
  • The Council of Ministers is headed by the Chief Minister and exercises the real executive power of the State.
  • The Chief Minister and other ministers are appointed by the Governor.
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3. State Legislature: Structure and Functions

  • Every State has a Legislature.
  • Some States have a bicameral legislature with two houses: the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
  • Most States have a unicameral legislature with only the Legislative Assembly.
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4. High Court and Subordinate Courts

  • There has to be a High Court for every State.
  • A High Court may have more than one State under its jurisdiction.
  • Guwahati High Court acts as a common High Court for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura.

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The Governor is the nominal headThe Chief Minister is the realThe Council of Ministers is headedThe State Legislature is the lawThe Legislative Assembly

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What are the important topics in Governance At The State Level for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Governance At The State Level include Governor: Position, Appointment, Powers, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, State Legislature: Structure and Functions, High Court and Subordinate Courts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Governance At The State Level for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 77 practice questions on Governance At The State Level. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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