State Executive
PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity
Previous Year Questions (PYQ) for this topic
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State Executive - PYQ Points
• Dual Role: In the Indian federal system, the Governor performs two functions – as the "Head of the State Government" and as the "Representative of the Central Government".
• Appointment: The Governor is directly appointed by the President (Indirect method of election).
• Appointment: The Governor is directly appointed by the President (Indirect method of election).
1. The Governor
Important Articles (Articles Breakdown)
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Article 154 | The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor. |
| Article 155 | Appointment of the Governor (by the President). |
| Article 156 | Term of office of the Governor. |
| Article 157 | Qualifications for appointment as Governor. |
| Article 161 | Governor’s power to grant pardon (very wide in scope). |
| Article 165 | Power to appoint the Advocate General of the State. |
| Article 200 | Governor’s assent to Bills passed by the State Legislature. |
| Article 361(1) | Privileges and immunities of the Governor. |
Powers and Functions
- Appointments: Appoints the Chief Minister, Advocate General of the State, and State Election Commissioner.
- Legislature: Has the power to summon and dissolve the
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