1. The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General.
2. Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
3. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.
4. The members of the State Public Service Commission can be removed by the President of India on the report of the Governor.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1, 2 and 3 only
Evaluating the Statements
Statement 1 is CORRECT: Under Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State appoints the Advocate-General for the State.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: Article 165(3) explicitly states that the Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Under Article 316, the Chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) are appointed by the Governor of that State.
Statement 4 is INCORRECT: While SPSC members are indeed removed by the President of India (and not the Governor), this removal can only happen after an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court of India, not on a report of the Governor (Article 317).
Correct Option
Option 1 (1, 2 and 3 only)
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