Who amongst the following can be removed without Parliament's resolution?

Governor of a state

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Any judge of the Supreme Court

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Any judge of a High Court

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Chief Election Commissioner

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Solution

The correct option is A Governor of a state
The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. The President can remove the Governor before the expiry of his term or can extend his term for another five years. The Governor can resign from his post but no impeachment proceedings against him are contemplated in the Constitution.

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