To determine which statement about the Governor of Madhya Pradesh is incorrect, we need to analyze each option based on the roles and powers of a Governor in India:
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The Governor is appointed by the President.
This statement is correct. According to Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India.
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The Governor has the power to appoint the Judges of the High Court.
This statement is incorrect. The appointment of judges to the High Court is not a power vested in the Governor. Article 217 of the Indian Constitution states that the President of India appoints the judges of the High Courts, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state, and the Chief Justice of the respective High Court.
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During an emergency, he acts as the representative of the President.
This statement is correct. During a state of emergency, the Governor acts as a representative of the President and plays a crucial role as the executive head of the state in such situations.
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The Governor is the head of the State Executive.
This statement is correct. As per the Indian Constitution, the Governor is indeed the head of the State Executive, similar to how the President is the head of the Union Executive.
Thus, the option that is not correct is: The Governor has the power to appoint the Judges of the High Court.
Important Questions from Governor
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the Governor reserves a Bill passed by the State Legislature for President's consideration?
Examine the following statements.
Statement-I : The Courts are prohibited to inquire to the advice given by the Ministers to the Governor
Statement-II : The Ministers have no legal responsibility as per the constitutional provision.
In the above context, which one of the following is correct?
Which of the following statements is/are true about Governor’s power for assent to Bill?
(i) The Governor can reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President.
(ii) He can assent the Bill but he cannot withhold the assent.
(iii) When a Bill is likely to affect the powers of High Courts of state the Governor must reserve it for the consideration of President.
Assertion [A] and Reason [R] question Type :
Assertion [A] : The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Reason [R] : Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the states in such proportion as the President may by order determine.
