Quiz: UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I)

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Question 81 of 150

UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I)

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A) Article 153 — Office of the Governor

B) Article 154 — Executive Authority of the Governor

C) Article 155 — Removal of the Governor

D) Article 156 — Term of the Governor

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Correct Answer: C

Here is a table summarizing Articles 152 to 162 of the Indian Constitution, which deal with the State Executive:

Article	Provision
152	Definition of "State" (excludes Jammu & Kashmir due to Article 370, now abrogated)
153	Governors of States (Each State shall have a Governor)
154	Executive power of the State (Vested in the Governor)
155	Appointment of Governor (By the President)
156	Term of office of Governor (Holds office during the pleasure of the President, typically for five years)
157	Qualifications for the post of Governor (Must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years old)
158	Conditions of Governor’s office (Cannot hold any other office of profit)
159	Oath or affirmation by the Governor (Administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court)
160	Discharge of Governor’s functions in certain contingencies (In case of vacancy or absence, arrangements made by the President)
161	Power of Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment
162	Extent of executive power of the State (Executive power extends to matters over which the State Legislature has authority)

Governors are removed under Article 156(1) because they hold office at the pleasure of the President.

Tags: Indian Polity and Governance

23 Aug 2025 · 18 Oct 2025