Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of these offices are appointed by the President by a warrant under his hand and seal?
- 1. Governors
- 2. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- 3. The Judges of the Supreme Court
- 4. The Attorney General of India
- 5. The Central Vigilance Commissioner
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — The offices in items 1, 2 and 3 are appointed by a warrant under the President's hand and seal, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The offices in items 1, 2 and 3 are appointed by a warrant under the President's hand and seal, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Governors, the CAG and the Supreme Court judges are appointed by such a warrant.
★The Constitution prescribes this special form of appointment for a few high offices.
★These also include the High Court judges and some other constitutional posts.
★The Attorney General is appointed by the President but not by a warrant under hand and seal.
★The Central Vigilance Commissioner is a statutory appointee, not by such a warrant.
★So only the Governor, CAG and Supreme Court judges fit the warrant requirement here.
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