Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding the Government of a State in India-

  1. To be appointed as Governor, one should have completed the age of 45 years.
  2. The Governor holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
  3. After completing five years in office, the Governor cannot continue to hold the office even when his successor has not entered upon the office.
  4. The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor. What of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1,2 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong - Governors only need to be 35+, not 45+. Statement 2 is correct - Governor serves at President's pleasure. Statement 3 is wrong - Governor can continue until successor assumes office. Statement 4 is correct - all executive power is vested in Governor (Article 154).

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