The Governor: Office, Appointment and Position 16 PYQs

• In September 2021, who was appointed Tamil Nadu's Governor by then President of India Ram Nath Kovind?SSC CGL 2026 · 05 Oct 2026
• Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional position and division of roles between the Governor and the Chief Minister in India?DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• As per the Constitution of India, no person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age…DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• Under which Article of the Constitution of India does the Governor hold office during the pleasure of the President?DSSSB 2026 · 29 Sep 2026
• Which of the following appointments is NOT made by the Governor of Indian states?DSSSB 2026 · 03 Oct 2026
• Under Article 164(3) of the Constitution, the oath of office and oath of secrecy for the Chief Minister and other State Ministers are administered…DSSSB 2026 · 10 Oct 2026
• Article 160 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to make provisions regarding the Governor's functions only when:DSSSB 2026 · 11 Oct 2026
• Which Article of the Indian Constitution vests the executive power of a State in the Governor, thereby establishing the Governor as the head of the…DSSSB 2026 · 13 Oct 2026
• Which constitutional provision prohibits discussion in a State Legislature regarding the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court in…DSSSB 2026 · 14 Oct 2026
• Which of the following correctly states the Governor’s executive responsibilities in the State?DSSSB 2026 · 16 Oct 2026
• In which situation can the Governor exercise the power under Article 161?DSSSB 2026 · 18 Oct 2026
• In May 2026, who took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth term?DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• Who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Keralam in May 2026?DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal in May 2026?DSSSB 2026 · 29 Sep 2026
• Under the March 2026 presidential appointments of Governors, who among the following was appointed as the Governor of Bihar?DSSSB 2026 · 01 Oct 2026
• Who was sworn in as the new Governor of West Bengal in March 2026?DSSSB 2026 · 04 Oct 2026

Powers of the Governor: Executive, Legislative, Judicial and Discretionary 5 PYQs

• Which Article outlines the Governor's discretionary powers, specifying circumstances where the Governor may act independently without the advice of…Delhi Police 2026 · 03 Jan 2026
• Among the listed categories, which type of power does the Governor not possess under the Indian Constitution?Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
• Which of the following Bills can not be introduced in a State Legislature?Delhi Police 2026 · 02 Jan 2026
• What specific restriction is placed on a Minister or the Advocate-General when they participate in the proceedings of a House under Article 177 of…SSC CGL 2026 · 05 Oct 2026
• Which of the following powers is specifically vested in the Governor under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution?DSSSB 2026 · 29 Sep 2026