UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-5

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    Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Governor.
    1. Appointment and removal of State Public Service Commission members is done by the Governor.
    2. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of all Universities in the state.
    3. He causes to be laid before the State Legislature CAG reports relating to the state.
    4. The Chief Minister and other ministers hold office during his pleasure.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  3 and 4

    C)  2, 3 and 4                    

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Statement 1 is incorrect. While the Governor does appoint the members of the State Public Service Commission, their dismissal is done by the President Statement 2 is correct as the Governor acts as the Chancellor of Universities in the state and appoints the Vice-Chancellors of these Universities, He also causes to be laid before the State Legislature, the reports of CAG related to the state administration, so Statement 3 is also correct. Statement 4 is also correct.


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