The Constitution provides for a Governor for each state and allows for the appointment of a single person as Governor for multiple states. Governors can also resign by submitting their resignation to the President.
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 · Topic: The Governor (Constitutional Provisions related to the Governor (Articles 153-167))
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