Governor and Article 156 — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1995

Consider the following statements regarding the Governor under Article 156 of the Constitution of India:

1. A Governor cannot be removed from office before the completion of the five-year term.
2. A Governor cannot continue in office beyond a period of five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are incorrect

• Article 156 states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and also mentions a term of five years. This means that a Governor can be removed by the President before the completion of the five-year term; therefore, Statement I is incorrect. Further, a Governor may continue in office even after the expiry of five years until a successor assumes charge, making Statement II also incorrect.

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2