Governor


1. Who is Governor?

Chief executive of head of state and acts as agent of central government

2. According to which Article Governor can reserve a bill for President’s consideration?

Article 200

3. Which Article provides office of Governor in state?

Article 153

4. Which amendment told that same person can be Governor in two or more states?

7th amendment 1956

5. Who decides the salary of Governor?

Parliament. When same person is Governor for two or more states, the salary is allocated among states in such proportion as determined by the President. His salary shall not diminish during term of office.

6. Which Article states that courts cannot question discretionary decision of Governor?

Article 163

7. What is the per month salary of Governor?

One lakh ten thousand only

8. For how many times can a person be a Governor?

For any number of times

9. Who appoints the Governor?

President

10. What is term of office of Governor?

Five years, but depends on discretion of President

11. Who distributes the portfolios among Ministers?

Governor on advice of Chief Minister

12. To whom does Governor submit his resignation?

To President

13. What are the qualifications of Governor?

Following are the qualifications:

- He should be an Indian with age of 35yrs (Article 157)

- He should not be a member of any house or should not hold any office of profit (Article158)

- He should not belong to the same state

- He should be eminent figure in any walk of life.

- He should not be connected with local politics of State

- He should not be a politician of ruling party of centre