Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#476] Governor of a state can be removed by
Correct Answer

(D) President

Explanation

Solution: The term of governor's office is normally five years but it can be terminated earlier by: Dismissal by the president at whose pleasure the governor holds office.

[#477] Who acts as the Chancellor of universities in the states?
Correct Answer

(B) Governor

Explanation

Solution: Hon'ble Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of the State Universities. As per the provisions of the Act of the concerned University, the Governor appoints the Vice Chancellor on the advice/ in consultation with the State Government.

[#478] Governor is the Chief Executive Head of the state. Who appoints Governor in the state?
Correct Answer

(C) President

Explanation

Solution: State executive consists of Governor and Council of Ministers with Chief Minister as its head. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure.

[#479] The period of Governor
Correct Answer

(A) continues during the pleasure of the President

Explanation

Solution: Article 156, which prescribes the Governor’s term of office, says: “The Governor shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President.”

[#480] Who is the head of the whole Secretariat?
Correct Answer

(D) Chief Secretary

Explanation

Solution: The Chief Secretary is the top-most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the state government. The Chief Secretary is the ex-officio head of the state Civil Services Board, the State Secretariat, the state cadre Indian Administrative Service and all civil services under the rules of business of the state government. The Chief Secretary acts as the principal advisor to the chief minister on all matters of state administration.