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UPSC 2013Polity · Governor
Q1. Which one of the following statements is correct?
Explanation
Articles 153 to 167 of Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions relating to the Governor of the States. The Governor of the state is the Chief executive head of the state. He is also the constitutional (nominal) head.
Option (c) is correct: Article 156 states that the Governor holds office "during the pleasure of the President," but the Constitution does not prescribe any specific procedure for the removal of a Governor. It is entirely at the discretion of the President.
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2013
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.
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