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Q: As per the constitution of India, which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for the appointment of a state governor ?
  • A. He or she must be a citizen of India
  • B. He or she must have completed 35 years of age
  • C. He or she must have qualified for elections as member of the Rajya Sabha
  • D. He or she must not hold any other office of profit
Correct Answer: Option C - Article 157 and 158 of the constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. As per the constitution of India, the following are the eligibility criteria for the appointment of the Governor in a particular state: ⦁ He or she must be a citizen of India. ⦁ He or she must have completed 35 years of age. ⦁ He or she must not hold any other office of profit. ⦁ He or she must not be a member of the legislature of the union or of any other state.
C. Article 157 and 158 of the constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. As per the constitution of India, the following are the eligibility criteria for the appointment of the Governor in a particular state: ⦁ He or she must be a citizen of India. ⦁ He or she must have completed 35 years of age. ⦁ He or she must not hold any other office of profit. ⦁ He or she must not be a member of the legislature of the union or of any other state.

Explanations:

Article 157 and 158 of the constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. As per the constitution of India, the following are the eligibility criteria for the appointment of the Governor in a particular state: ⦁ He or she must be a citizen of India. ⦁ He or she must have completed 35 years of age. ⦁ He or she must not hold any other office of profit. ⦁ He or she must not be a member of the legislature of the union or of any other state.