Governor : Functions & removal - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements related to governor
1. One person can be the Governor of two or more states.
2. He can be dismissal by the Prime Minister on the advice of the President of the country
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by- 1.Dismissal by the president on the advice of the prime minister of the country, at whose pleasure the governor holds office 2. Resignation by the governor. There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the president.
