Consider the following statements: 1. A governor holds office for a fixed term of five years, subject to the pleasure of the President of India. 2. The President has the authority to transfer a governor to another state for the remainder of his term. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, a governor’s term is of five years, but it is “subject to the pleasure of the President.”
The President has the power to transfer a governor from one state to another state, and the governor may serve in the new state for the remainder of his term.

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