Discussion
The Governor of a state is appointed by
Answer: D
Correct answer: The President
The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155, by warrant under hand and seal, and holds office during the President’s pleasure for a term of five years. This is a deliberate departure from the American model, where state governors are elected. It was borrowed from Canada, and it makes the Governor an agent of the centre as well as the constitutional head of the state - a dual role that is the source of most controversy about the office. The Governor acts on the advice of the state Council of Ministers in almost all matters, but retains discretion in a few: reserving a bill for the President’s consideration, recommending President’s Rule under Article 356, and appointing a Chief Minister where no party has a clear majority. Because there is no fixed security of tenure, governors have often been replaced when the government at the centre changes. The Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions both recommended safeguards, including consultation with the Chief Minister before appointment.
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