Q. With reference to the conditions of the Governor’s office in India, consider the following statements:
1.A person appointed as Governor must resign from membership of Parliament or the State Legislature before assuming office.
2.The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court or, in his absence, the senior-most available judge of that court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- A Governor cannot be a Member of Parliament or State Legislature; if appointed, he is deemed to have vacated such seat.
- The Chief Justice of the State High Court (or senior-most judge in his absence)
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
