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State Executive MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1With reference to the Karnataka leadership transition of 3 June 2026, consider the following statements:\n1. D K Shivakumar became the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.\n2. G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister.\n3. The transition followed a mid term power sharing agreement made at the time of formation of the Congress government in May 2023.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation

All three statements are correct. D K Shivakumar became the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026. G Parameshwara a senior Dalit leader from Tumakuru took oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister. The leadership change implemented the mid term power sharing agreement reached within the Congress at the time of government formation in May 2023.

Q2Who administered the oath of office to D K Shivakumar as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026?

A Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
B Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
C Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
D President of India
Explanation

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to D K Shivakumar at 4.05 PM at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on 3 June 2026. Under Article 164(1) of the Constitution the Chief Minister of a State is appointed and sworn in by the Governor.

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