Q60. What is the minimum constitutional age for a Governor?
[SSC MTS 2020 (held 22 October 2021)]
(A) 30 years
(B) 35 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 25 years
Answer: (B) 35 years
Explanation: The age threshold for gubernatorial appointment is thirty-five years under Article 157. This differs from legislative membership: thirty years for the Rajya Sabha or State Legislative Council and twenty-five for the Lok Sabha or Assembly.
Q59. How many States at most may simultaneously have the same person appointed as Governor?
[SSC MTS 2020 (held 7 October 2021)]
(A) No prescribed maximum
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
Answer: (A) No prescribed maximum
Explanation: The proviso to Article 153 allows a single individual to hold governorships of multiple States without prescribing a numerical maximum. When this occurs, Article 158 provides for sharing the Governor’s emoluments in presidentially determined proportions.
Q58. Who served as Chancellor of State universities in West Bengal under the arrangements applicable at the time of the examination?
[WBCS Prelims 2020]
(A) Governor
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Education Minister
(D) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: (A) Governor
Explanation: At the time of this paper, State university laws generally made the West Bengal Governor the Chancellor. University governance rules are statutory and can change; the position should therefore be read in its examination-year context.
Q57. Which commission proposed selecting eminent Governors from outside their States who were detached from active politics?
[UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2019]
(A) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(B) Rajamannar Committee
(C) Sarkaria Commission
(D) National Commission to Review Constitution
Answer: (C) Sarkaria Commission
Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission on Centre–State Relations recommended Governors of stature with no recent deep partisan involvement, preferably outsiders. The object was neutrality and improved trust between State governments and constitutional heads.
Q56. In which Article is the executive power of a State vested in its Governor?
[WBCS Prelims 2019]
(A) Article 156
(B) Article 155
(C) Article 154
(D) Article 153
Answer: (C) Article 154
Explanation: Article 154 explicitly vests the State executive power in the Governor. Article 153 establishes the office, Article 155 deals with presidential appointment, and Article 156 concerns the Governor’s term.
Q55. Who formally appoints the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission?
[MPPSC General Studies 2019]
(A) Governor
(B) President
(C) High Court Chief Justice
(D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (A) Governor
Explanation: Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, the Governor formally appoints members of a State Human Rights Commission on the prescribed committee’s recommendation. The institution examines human-rights concerns within State jurisdiction.
Q54. Who among the listed persons did NOT serve as Governor of Madhya Pradesh?
[MPPSC General Studies 2019]
(A) Balram Jakhar
(B) Rameshwar Thakur
(C) Bhai Mahavir
(D) Anshuman Singh
Answer: (D) Anshuman Singh
Explanation: Balram Jakhar, Rameshwar Thakur and Bhai Mahavir each served as Governor of Madhya Pradesh. Justice Anshuman Singh held governorships in other States, making him the exception in this historical-incumbency question.
Q53. Who recommends principles for distribution of taxes between State and Panchayats to the Governor?
[Chhattisgarh PSC 2019]
(A) Chief Minister
(B) Finance Minister
(C) State Finance Commission
(D) Zila Parishad
Answer: (C) State Finance Commission
Explanation: Under Article 243-I, the State Finance Commission recommends principles governing distribution of revenues and grants relevant to Panchayats. The Governor constitutes the Commission, while the elected institutions consider and implement fiscal arrangements.
Q52. Consider:
(1) No criminal proceedings may be instituted against a serving Governor.
(2) The Governor’s emoluments and allowances cannot be reduced during the term.
Which statements are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018]
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Article 361 protects a serving Governor against criminal proceedings. Article 158 bars diminution of gubernatorial emoluments and allowances during the term. These protections support institutional independence without placing every official action beyond review.
Q51. Who appoints a Governor under the Indian Constitution?
[BPSC 64th Prelims 2018]
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Chief Justice of India
(C) President of India
(D) Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer: (C) President of India
Explanation: Article 155 provides that the President appoints the Governor by warrant under the President’s hand and seal. Appointment is not made through a direct election by citizens or the State Assembly.
