Appointment and Powers — Prelims Strategy
Prelims Strategy
Focus on memorizing specific constitutional articles (153-162, 200-203, 356, 161) with exact provisions and numerical details. Create a comprehensive chart of Governor's powers categorized into executive, legislative, financial, judicial, and emergency powers with specific article references.
Memorize landmark judgment names, years, and key principles - particularly Shamsher Singh (1974), SR Bommai (1994), Rameshwar Prasad (2006), and BP Singhal (2010). Practice distinguishing between mandatory and discretionary powers, as UPSC frequently tests this distinction through tricky options.
Develop strong recall of qualifications (Article 157) and disqualifications (Article 158) as these appear in statement-based questions. Focus on comparative aspects - Governor vs President, Governor vs Chief Minister - as these form the basis of analytical MCQs.
Stay updated with recent Governor-state conflicts and Supreme Court observations, as current affairs integration is increasing. Use elimination techniques by identifying extreme or absolute statements which are usually incorrect in constitutional law questions.
Practice timeline-based questions about appointment process, tenure, and removal procedures.