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Which of the following statements about the Governor is NOT correct?1. Governor can hold office beyond 5 year.2. Constitutionally, he/she should not be domiciled from the State to which the appointment may be made.3. No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.4. President may consult Chief Minister of the state before appointment, but Chief Minister's advise is not binding.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Constitutionally, he/she should not be domiciled from the State to which the appointment may be made.

Constitutionally, he/she should not be domiciled from the State to which the appointment may be made is NOT correct.

  • Governor holds his office over the pleasure of president so, the governor can hold his office beyond 5 years. Hence option 1 is correct.
  • Constitutionally, There is no provision for the domicile of the state, as the option shows a preference, so such things are rare to find in the constitution. Hence option 2 is incorrect.
  • CM's advise is not binding on President. Hence option 4 is correct.
    • Governor work in a state as the agent of the centre so advise can not be binding over the president. 
  • Article 157: No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years. Hence option 4 is correct.

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  • There shall be a Governor for each state (Articles 153 of the Constitution of India).
  • The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution of India (Article 154).
  • The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155).


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