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Who among the following hold(s) office during pleasure of the president of India? 1. The Governor of…

The Governor of a State under Article 156 and the Attorney General of India under Article 76 hold office during the pleasure of the President, whereas the Chief Election…

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Who among the following hold(s) office during pleasure of the president of India?
1. The Governor of the State
2. The Chief Election Commissioner
3. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
4. The Attorney General of India

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The Governor of a State under Article 156 and the Attorney General of India under Article 76 hold office during the pleasure of the President, whereas the Chief Election Commissioner and the Comptroller and Auditor General enjoy security of tenure removable only in the manner applicable to a Supreme Court judge.

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