The question asks to identify the commission or committee that recommended specific qualifications for the Governor, emphasizing their detachment from state politics and lack of recent political involvement. This requires knowledge of various commissions and their recommendations regarding the Governor's role and appointment.
C) Sarkaria Commission (1983). The Sarkaria Commission, established in 1983, was tasked with examining the relationship and balance of power between the Centre and State governments in India. Its report, submitted in 1987, made several recommendations regarding the Governor's office. Specifically, it recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State, a detached figure without intense political links, and should not have participated in active politics in the recent past. These recommendations were aimed at ensuring impartiality and reducing political interference in the Governor's role.
The question asks about the term of office for the Governor of an Indian state. This is a direct question from the Indian Constitution, specifically related to the provisions concerning the Governor's office.
Correct Option: C) 5 years
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that specifies the term of office of the Governor. This requires knowledge of the specific Articles related to the Governor's powers and functions.
Correct Option: B) Article 156
Article 156 of the Indian Constitution deals with the term of office of the Governor. It states that the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and that the Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office. It also specifies that, subject to the preceding provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the recognition of Scheduled Tribes in India. We need to determine which of these statements are factually correct based on the constitutional provisions and established procedures.
B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the President, in consultation with the Governor, and subsequently Parliament, has the power to declare a community as a Scheduled Tribe, not the Governor alone. Statement 2 is correct as the list of Scheduled Tribes is state-specific, and a community's status can vary from one state to another.
This question tests knowledge of specific constitutional provisions related to tribal welfare in India. Article 164(1) of the Indian Constitution mandates the appointment of a Minister in charge of Tribal Welfare in certain states. Identifying these specific states is key to answering the question correctly.
Correct Option: B) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha
This option correctly lists all four states (Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha) where the Governor is constitutionally required to appoint a Tribal Welfare Minister under Article 164(1).
The question asks about the constitutional provision regarding who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a state in India. This is a direct question from the Indian Constitution's articles related to the Governor's office.
Correct Option: C) Chief Justice of the High Court