Q. Which of the following is/are correct regarding the office of Governor in India?
1. One Governor can act as Governor of more than one State.
2. The Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remission of punishment to persons convicted under the State Law.
3. The Governor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the respective State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Office of Governor
- 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of same person as a governor of 2 or more states.
- Under Article 161 of the Constitution, the Governor of a state can grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law.
- The Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Governor:
- He is the chief executive head of the state.
- But, like the President, he is the nominal executive head.
- He also acts as an agent of the central Government.
Source: Laxmikanth
