Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET July 2016 Political Science
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
AConditions of eligibility of a Governor: Article 158
BDismissal of a Governor by the President: Article 156 ✓ Correct
CNomination of members of Legislative Council by the Governor: Article 171
DPower of the Governor to recommend 'Money Bill': Article 207
Correct answer: (B) Dismissal of a Governor by the President: Article 156 — The provisions for the office of the Governor run from Article 153 to Article 162 in Part VI of the Constitution.
Explanation
★The provisions for the office of the Governor run from Article 153 to Article 162 in Part VI of the Constitution.
★Article 155 deals with the appointment of the Governor by the President, and Article 156 with the term of office, under which the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
★Article 157 lays down the qualifications for appointment as Governor, while Article 158 prescribes the conditions of the Governor's office.
★Article 171 deals with the composition of the State Legislative Council, including the members nominated by the Governor.
★Article 207 contains the special provisions relating to money and financial Bills in the State legislature.
★The Governor also has the pardoning power under Article 161 and the power to promulgate ordinances under Article 213.
★For NET, fix the Governor cluster: appointment (155), term and pleasure (156), qualifications (157) and conditions of office (158).
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