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NDA 2019 GAT · General Knowledge · Parliament, Executive and Judiciary · medium

Governor of a state: 1. The Governor is appointed by the President. 2. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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Consider the following statements about the Governor of a state:
1. The Governor is appointed by the President.
2. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. D. Both 1 and 2
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Answer: (D) Both 1 and 2

Article 155 says the Governor is appointed by the President by warrant, and Article 156 says the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, though the normal term is five years. Both statements are correct; the Governor is not elected by the state legislature.
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