Governor PYQs — 5 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Consider the following statements : The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A. I only

Question 2

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

D. I, II and III

Question 3

Consider the following statements : No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

Question 4

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule Appointing the Ministers Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

B. 1 and 3 only

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

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