How many of the following statements in relation to Governors are correct? a. The constitution does not…
All four statements are correct. The Constitution does not contain a separate provision for transferring Governors, yet Governors have been transferred between States,…
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How many of the following statements in relation to Governors are correct?
a. The constitution does not provide for the transfer of governors.
b. There are instances of transfer of governors from one state to other states
c. A Governor may be transferred from one state to another for the remainder of the five-year term.
d. Examples of transfer of governors include Dr. M. Chenna Reddy from Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu and Ramesh Bhandari from Goa to Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer D
All four statements are correct. The Constitution does not contain a separate provision for transferring Governors, yet Governors have been transferred between States, including M. Chenna Reddy (from Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu) and Ramesh Bhandari (from Goa to Uttar Pradesh). Under Article 156, a Governor holds office during the President's pleasure and may be transferred to another State for the remainder of the five-year term.
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