UPSC Prelims 2013 · Question 52 of 99

UPSC Prelims 2013 question on Governor Appointment and Removal

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
  2. The Judges of the High Courts of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
  3. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
  4. In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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Answer: C. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is incorrect because the same person can be appointed Governor for two or more states simultaneously.

Statement 2 is incorrect because High Court judges are also appointed by the President, not by the Governor.

Statement 3 is correct because the Constitution does not prescribe a formal impeachment or removal procedure for Governors; they hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Statement 4 is not universally correct because Union Territories have varying constitutional arrangements. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.

Extra UPSC info

Governors are appointed under Article 155 and hold office during the pleasure of the President under Article 156.

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