Governor & CM — Set 1
Indian Polity · राज्यपाल और मुख्यमंत्री · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which Article of the Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State?
Correct Answer: B. Article 153
Article 153 mandates that there shall be a Governor for each state. It establishes the office of the Governor as the head of the state. The same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states.
The Governor of a State is appointed by whom?
Correct Answer: B. President
The Governor is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal. This is specified in Article 155 of the Constitution. The Governor acts as a nominee of the Central Government.
What is the minimum age required to become a Governor of a state?
Correct Answer: C. 35 years
A person must be at least 35 years of age to be appointed as a Governor. This qualification is mentioned in Article 157. The candidate must also be a citizen of India.
Which Constitutional Amendment allowed the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states?
Correct Answer: B. 7th Amendment
The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated this provision. Before this, Article 153 strictly implied one Governor per state. This allows for administrative flexibility.
Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?
Correct Answer: A. Chief Justice of the High Court
The oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court. In their absence, the senior-most judge of that court performs this duty. This is mandated by Article 159.
To whom does the Governor address his resignation letter?
Correct Answer: D. President
The Governor submits his resignation to the President of India. This is because he is appointed by the President. The tenure is subject to the pleasure of the President.
What is the normal term of office for a Governor?
Correct Answer: B. 5 years
The normal term is 5 years from the date of entering office. However, the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. They can be removed earlier or reappointed.
Who determines the salary and allowances of the Governor?
Correct Answer: D. Parliament
The Parliament determines the salary and allowances of the Governor by law. These emoluments are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. They cannot be diminished during the Governor's term.
Which Article grants the Governor the power to grant pardons?
Correct Answer: A. Article 161
Article 161 confers the pardoning power on the Governor. This applies to offences against state laws. It includes pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions.
The Governor does NOT have the power to pardon which type of sentence?
Correct Answer: A. Death Sentence
The Governor cannot pardon a death sentence; only the President can. However, the Governor can suspend, remit, or commute a death sentence. The Governor also cannot pardon court-martial sentences.