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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
Match the Articles of the Indian Constitution given in Column I with corresponding provisions given in Column II and provide the correct answer from the options given below: Column I A. Article 153 B. Article 154 C. Article 155 D. Article 156 Column II 1. Appointment of Governor by the President 2. Mandates office of Governor 3. Specifies Term of the Governor 4. Specifies Executive Authority of Governor
Options
- A A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- C A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- D A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
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Correct Answer
B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Model Answer
- Article 154: The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitutional.
- Article 153: There shall be a Governor for each State: Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.
- Article 155: The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President. As per the existing practice, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Central Government.
- Article 156: It deals with the Term of office of Governor. It further states the following: The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.