Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?
Election Commissioner
Incorrect AnswerSpeaker of Lok Sabha
Incorrect AnswerPrime Minister
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Governor: The Governor of a state holds office at the pleasure of the President. This means the President can remove the Governor without stating any reason.
- Election Commissioner: They do not hold office at the pleasure of the President. They have a secure tenure and can only be removed through a set procedure akin to that of a Supreme Court judge.
- Speaker of Lok Sabha: The Speaker is elected by Lok Sabha members and does not serve at the President's pleasure. The Speaker's tenure is tied to the life of the Lok Sabha.
- Prime Minister: The Prime Minister holds office as long as he/she has the majority support in the Lok Sabha, not at the President's pleasure.
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