PYQ 2013 Q52 · RaahUPSC PYQ

2013 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question

Q52.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

B. The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

C. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

D. In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

Answer

C

Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong — the same person can be appointed as Governor of two or more states at the same time. Statement 2 is wrong — Judges of HC are also appointed by the President (not Governor). Statement 4 is wrong — in case of UTs with legislature, CM is appointed by the President. Statement 3 is correct — no procedure has been laid down in the Constitution for removal of a Governor.