Q. Consider the following statements:
1.As per the Indian Constitution, the Governor is empowered to act as the Chancellor of State universities.
2.The President, as the Visitor of Central universities, performs functions in close consultation with the Ministry of Education.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations-
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian Constitution does not explicitly empower the Governor to act as the Chancellor of State universities. Instead, this role is conferred on the Governor by State laws governing universities, not by the Constitution. The powers and functions of the Governor as Chancellor are defined in these specific State statutes.
Statement 2 is correct. The President, as the Visitor of Central universities, works in coordination with the Ministry of Education. Functions such as appointing Vice-Chancellors, nominating members to university bodies, and approving statutes are carried out in consultation with the Ministry.
Source: The Hindu
