Following are some of the qualifications for the post of Governor.
1. Has to be the resident of the state.
2. Citizen of India.
3. Above 35 years of age.
4. Should be a member of Parliament or any State Legislature.
5. Should not hold any other profitable occupation.
Which of these is/are true?

1, 2, and 3

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1, 2, 3, and 4

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2, 3, 4, and 5

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2, 3, and 5

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Solution

The correct option is D 2, 3, and 5
Generally, the Governor does not belong to the state where he is appointed. He can also be transferred from one state to another by the President. He/she has to be a citizen of India, above 35 years of age, should not be a member of Parliament or any State Legislature, and should not hold any other profitable occupation.

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Following are some of the qualifications for the post of Governor. 1. Has to be the resident of the state. 2. Citizen of India. 3. Above 35 years of age. 4. Should be a member of Parliament or any State Legislature. 5. Should not hold any other profitable occupation. Which of these is/are true?

Following are some of the qualifications for the post of Governor.
1. Has to be the resident of the state.
2. Citizen of India.
3. Above 35 years of age.
4. Should be a member of Parliament or any State Legislature.
5. Should not hold any other profitable occupation.
Which of these is/are true?