Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Governor is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.
2.The office of governor of a state is an independent constitutional office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president.

  • He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government.
  • But, as held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government.
  • It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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