Which of the following statements are true about the pow ers of a Governor ? Select the correct answer…
High Court judges are appointed by the President after consultation including the Governor. A Governor then nominated only one Anglo-Indian member, not two; State PSC…
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Which of the following statements are true about the pow ers of a Governor ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
I. Members of State Public Service Commission can be re moved by the President on the report of the Governor.
II. Unlike the President, the Governor has no power to appoint judges of the State High Court.
III. Like the President, the Governor can nominate tw o members of the Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly of the state.
IV. The Governor is to be consulted by the President in the appointment of the Chief Justice and the judges of the High Court of the state.
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Correct answer C
High Court judges are appointed by the President after consultation including the Governor. A Governor then nominated only one Anglo-Indian member, not two; State PSC removal is governed by Article 317 and not merely a Governor report. Thus II and IV.
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