Which of the following statements are correct regarding the State Executive:

Article 152 of the Indian Constitution states 'Unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "State" does not include Jammu and Kashmir'.

The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act has provided for the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.

The Supreme Court has clearly mentioned that the office of the Governor is under the control of the Central Government.

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Question

Statement 1 is correct: Article 152 of the Constitution specifies that the term 'State' does not include Jammu and Kashmir, unless the context requires otherwise. Statement 2 is also correct: The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956, allows for the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Supreme Court has not held that the Governor is under the control of the Central Government. While the Governor is appointed by the President, they are constitutionally bound to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the state. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

IASPOINT · Accepted Answer

Only 1 & 2 Statement 1 is correct: Article 152 of the Constitution specifies that the term 'State' does not include Jammu and Kashmir, unless the context requires otherwise. Statement 2 is also correct: The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956, allows for the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Supreme Court has not held that the Governor is under the control of the Central Government. While the Governor is appointed by the President, they are constitutionally bound to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the state. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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