Q. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications prescribed for the appointment of the governor in the constitution of India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

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2 and 3 only

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2 only

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 157 of the Indian constitution prescribed that only a citizen of India is eligible for the office of Governor.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 157 of the Indian constitution also says that ‘A person is eligible for an appointment as the Governor should be a citizen of India and has completed the age of 35 years.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Apart from the constitution criteria, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years.

He should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed so that he is free from local politics.

While appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications prescribed for the appointment of the governor in the constitution of India: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications prescribed for the appointment of the governor in the constitution of India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?