Consider the following statements about the powers of the Governor of a State :<br>1. The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General.<br>2. Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.<br>3. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.<br>4. The members of the State Public Service Commission can be removed by the President of India on the report of the Governor.<br>Which of the statements given above are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
- B. 1, 3 and 4 only
- C. 2 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 only ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Statement 4 is incorrect because members of the State Public Service Commission can only be removed by the President of India on the report of the Supreme Court after an inquiry, not on the report of the Governor.
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