2013
Q. 2
Set A
Polity
Central Government
Smart Elimination
Focus on the appointment authority of Judges. High Court judges are appointed by the President. This eliminates B.
Recall the 7th Amendment (same governor for multiple states) to eliminate A.
Potential Trap
Statement B attempts to draw a parallel between the Governor/State Judges and President/SC Judges, which is false regarding appointments.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Statement Analysis:
- Option A is Incorrect: The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) facilitated the appointment of the same person as a Governor for two or more states.
- Option B is Incorrect: Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President (under Article 217), not by the Governor. The Governor is only consulted.
- Option C is Correct: The Constitution states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156). It does not lay down any specific grounds or procedure for the removal of a Governor.
- Option D is Incorrect: In Union Territories with a legislature (like Delhi and Puducherry), the Chief Minister is appointed by the President, not the Lt. Governor.
Value Addition
- S.R. Bommai Case (1994): The Supreme Court ruled that the removal of a Governor by the President must not be arbitrary and is subject to judicial review.
- Punchhi Commission: Recommended that the phrase 'during the pleasure of the President' should be deleted and a fixed tenure be provided.
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