Question

Which of the following qualification is required for the post of Governor?

• A. He/she should be a member of the parliament.
• B. He/she should be a member of the state legislature.
• C. He/she should be more than 35 years of age.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

He/she should be more than 35 years of age.

The governor is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years and holds office at the President's pleasure. To be a governor, a person should have following qualifications:
• He/she must be a citizen of India
• He/she must be at least 35 years of age
• He/she must not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.