Question

Q. Which of the following statements With reference to the Office of governor is /are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2 only
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:

Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows:

A governor must:

1. Be a citizen of India.
2. Be at least 35 years of age.
3. Not be a member of either the house of the parliament or the house of the state legislature.
4. Not hold any office of profit.

However, The Constitution doesn’t prescribe any other qualification for the Governor. However, there are two conventions that the government follows before nominating a person as a Governor:

1. That person is not appointed as the governor who belongs to the state. He shall be an outsider having no relation with the state he is being appointed to.
2. Consultation of the Chief Minister is taken by the President before appointing a governor

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor holds his office during the pleasure of the president since no constitutional protection is given for his tenure.