Which one of the following statements is correct? | UPSC Prelims 2013 PYQ with Answer

In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time.
The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.
In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support.

Answer

No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.

(a) Incorrect. Article 153 allows the same person to be appointed Governor for two or more States.
(b) Incorrect. High Court judges are appointed by the President, not the Governor; this is under Article 217.
(c) Correct. The Constitution says the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156), but it does not lay down any specific removal procedure like impeachment.
(d) Incorrect. In Union Territories with a legislature, the appointment of Chief Minister is governed by the UT-specific constitutional/statutory scheme; the statement is not generally correct as framed for all such UTs.

No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.

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