Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

The Governor of a State is appointed by whom?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the minimum age required to become a Governor of a state?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which Constitutional Amendment allowed the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Governor & CM — Set 1