Governor — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Governor's powers: 1. The Governor can dismiss the Chief Minister without giving an opportunity for floor test 2. The Governor's decision to dissolve the legislative assembly is not subject to judicial review 3. The Governor must act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers in all circumstances 4. The Governor can reserve any bill for President's consideration Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a discretionary power of the Governor?

The Governor's power to grant pardons under Article 161 extends to:

Consider the following about the appointment of Governor: 1. The Governor must be from outside the state where appointed 2. Consultation with the state government is constitutionally mandatory 3. The Governor cannot be a member of Parliament or state legislature 4. The minimum age requirement is 35 years Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court establish that the Governor cannot dissolve the legislative assembly to avoid a floor test?