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โš–๏ธ Polity of Bihar Chapter 4: The Governor

Module 2: Appointment, Term and Qualifications

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 4 of 14 ๐Ÿงฉ Module 2 of 5 โฑ๏ธ ~2 min read ๐Ÿ’ก 7 MCQs
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Concept

Subtopic 2.1: Appointment, Term and Qualifications

  • The Governor is appointed by the President, usually for five years; the President can remove him earlier, because he holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
  • There is no impeachment procedure for a Governor.
  • Qualifications: an Indian citizen who has completed 35 years of age and does not hold any office of profit.
  • The Governor takes the oath before the Chief Justice of the state High Court.
  • The Governor sends his resignation to the President; the Chief Minister sends his to the Governor.
โญ Key Points
  • The President appoints the Governor (Art 155).
  • There is no impeachment of a Governor; the President removes him.
  • All three conditions apply (Art 157-158).
  • The Governor holds office during the President's pleasure.
  • Art 159: before the Chief Justice of the High Court.
  • Resignation is addressed to the President.
  • At least 35 years.
๐Ÿ“Œ One-line Q&A
  • Question: [Objective set] Who appoints the Governor of a state? Answer: President.
  • Question: [Objective set] Which statement about the Governor is WRONG? Answer: He can be removed by impeachment.
  • Question: [Objective set] Qualification for appointment as Governor: Answer: All of the above.
  • Question: [Objective set] Who has the power to remove the Governor from office? Answer: President.
  • Question: [Objective set] Who administers the oath of office to the Governor? Answer: Chief Justice of the state High Court.
  • Question: [Objective set] To whom does the Governor submit his resignation? Answer: President.
  • Question: What is the minimum age for appointment as Governor? Answer: 35 years.
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Question 1: [Objective set] Who appoints the Governor of a state?

The President appoints the Governor (Art 155).

Question 2: [Objective set] Which statement about the Governor is WRONG?

There is no impeachment of a Governor; the President removes him.

Question 3: [Objective set] Qualification for appointment as Governor:

All three conditions apply (Art 157-158).

Question 4: [Objective set] Who has the power to remove the Governor from office?

The Governor holds office during the President's pleasure.

Question 5: [Objective set] Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?

Art 159: before the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Question 6: [Objective set] To whom does the Governor submit his resignation?

Resignation is addressed to the President.

Question 7: What is the minimum age for appointment as Governor?

At least 35 years.
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[Objective set] Who appoints the Governor of a state?

President.

[Objective set] Which statement about the Governor is WRONG?

He can be removed by impeachment.

[Objective set] Qualification for appointment as Governor:

All of the above.

[Objective set] Who has the power to remove the Governor from office?

President.

[Objective set] Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?

Chief Justice of the state High Court.

[Objective set] To whom does the Governor submit his resignation?

President.

What is the minimum age for appointment as Governor?

35 years.
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