A single person can be appointed Governor of multiple states (Article 153 Proviso). The Governor has pardoning power under State Law (Article 161). The Governor is appointed by the President (Article 155), not on the recommendation of the state's Chief Minister.
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the office of Governor in India ? 1. One Governor can act as Governor of more than one State 2. The Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remission of punishment to persons convicted under the State Law 3. The Governor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the respective State Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014 · Topic: The Governor (Appointment of the Governor: Process and Qualifications)
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