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26. Consider the following statements about the Governor in India: 1. The governor must have a bachelor's degree in any field from a reputed university. 2. The governor is appointed by Prime Minister of India in consultation with its cabinet. 3. The governor must be not less than 25 years of age. 4. The Indian Constitution has a laid down procedure for removal of a governor. Choose the correct statement(s):Asked in FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER TREASURY OFFICER 2016
27. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State? (A) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (B) The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court (C) The President of India (D) The Chief MinisterAsked in GS INSPFAC 01 2024 2108 2024
28. Consider the following statements. Which of the statements are correct? I. 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India was the longest amendment to the Constitution of India. II. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution relates to the Local Government institutions. III. The Governor of a State is appointed by the Union Home Minister. IV. Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Choose the answer from the codes given below.Asked in Question Paper GS JAA 24 2024 1607 2025
29. Who administers the Oath of office and secrecy to the Governor ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012
30. Consider the following statements : 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2018
31. The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged toAsked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2019
32. When a Governor along with holding the post of Governor of a State, also holds the post of Governor of another State, then who decides regarding his emoluments and allowances? - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in PTI and Librarian (Sanskrit College Edu.) 2024
33. The Governor of Rajasthan is now addressed under new protocol by the following salutations : - "Honourable" in English and "Mananiya Rajyapal" or "Rajyapal Mahodaya" in Hindi - The "most honourable" in English and "Ati Sammanniya" in Hindi - "His/ Her Excellency" in English and "Mahamahim" in Hindi - "His/Her Royal Highness" in English and "Maharajadhiraj / Maharandhiraj" in HindiAsked in Sr. Teacher Gr.II Comp. Exam 2016 2 2016
34. The oath of office is administered to the Governor by theAsked in TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER(TIO) 2017
35. Which of the followings are the conditions of the Governor's office ? i. He is a citizen of India. ii. He shall not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of Legislature of any state. iii. He shall not hold any other office of profit. iv. He has completed the age of thirty five years. Choose the correct option :Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2021 c 2021
36. The Governor of which State has been vested with special powers regarding the Scheduled Tribal Areas?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2016
37. Which of the following Articles empowers the Governor to appoint the chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020
38. Match the Articles of the Indian Constitution given in Column I with corresponding provisions given in Column II and provide the correct answer from the options given below: Column I Column II 1. Article a. Appointment of Governor by the 153 President 2. Article b. Mandates office of Governor 154 3. Article c. Specifies Term of the Governor 155 4. Article d. Specifies Executive Authority of 156 GovernorAsked in HAS Prelims 2019
39. Which one of the following statements about the Governor of Maharashtra is true ?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019
40. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024
41. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Statement-I (Assertion A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time. Statement-II (Reason R): Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024
42. Which one of the following statements is correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2013
43. A proviso has been added to which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India making it possible that the same person may be appointed as Governor for two or more States ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
44. By which Constitution Amendment Act, it was provided that the same person can be a Governor for two or more States ? - Question not attemptedAsked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam (Pre) 2024
45. Rajasthan Public Service Commission shall present an annual report toAsked in College Lecturer (Sarangi Instrument) 2018
46. In which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India the duties of the Chief Minister as respects the furnishing information to Governor, etc. have been mentioned? - Question not attemptedAsked in Librarian Grade II (School Edu.) 2024
47. With reference to the Constitutional provisions of the Governor, consider the following statements: - I. According to Article 153 there shall be a Governor for each State. - II. Provided that nothing in the Article 153 shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States. - III. According to Article 156(2) the Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office. Choose the correct answer among the following options :Asked in Senior Physical Education Teacher Exam 2022
48. Who determines the remuneration of the Advocate General of a State in India? - President of India - Governor of the State - State Legislature - Chief Justice of India - Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024 group a 2024
49. Consider the following statements regarding a person appointed as Chief Minister or Minister : - (i) He must possess the qualifications under Article 173. - (ii) He must not suffer from disqualifications under Article 190. - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024 group b 2024
50. Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched in reference to post of Governor? - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024 group d 2024