Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements :
1. There shall be a Governor for each State as per Article 152 of the Constitution
2. A Governor of a State in India shall not be a member of the Legislature

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

To remember the Governor's articles: 153 (Appointment), 154 (Executive Power), 155 (Appointment by President), and 158 (Conditions of Office).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The office of the Governor is the highest executive office in a State. The Constitution provides specific Articles in Part VI to define the establishment, qualifications, and conditions of the Governor's office.

Step 1: Analyzing Statement 1 regarding Article numbers.
Statement 1 mentions Article 152. However, Article 152 of the Constitution primarily defines the term "State" for the purposes of Part VI. The actual provision that "There shall be a Governor for each State" is contained in: Article 153 Therefore, Statement 1 is technically incorrect due to the wrong Article citation.

Step 2: Analyzing Statement 2 regarding conditions of office.
Statement 2 discusses the restrictions on a Governor. According to Article 158(1), the Governor shall not be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State. If such a member is appointed Governor, they are deemed to have vacated their seat in that House on the date they enter the office. $\text{Rule:} \text{ Governor} \neq \text{Member of Legislature}$ Thus, Statement 2 is correct.

Step 3: Final Verdict.
Since only the second statement accurately reflects the constitutional position and Statement 1 fails on a technicality of Article numbering, Option (B) is the correct choice. Final Answer: Option B