The Governor is the constitutional head of a State. According to Article 156(1) of the Constitution, the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. This implies that the Governor can be removed by the President at any time, and the term of five years is not an absolute guarantee of tenure. The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, but in certain discretionary matters, he is not bound by their advice.
Regarding the Governor, all following statements are correct, except
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2018 · APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018 · Topic: The Governor (Term of Office, Resignation, and Removal of the Governor)
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Answer: D. Governor shall quit his office immediately after expiry of his term.
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