Consider the following statements about the powers and functions of the Governor 1 He can make rules...........

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Consider the following statements about the powers and functions of the Governor:

1) He can make rules for more convenient transaction of the business of a state government.

2) He has the power to appoint as well as remove the State Election Commissioner.

3) He can recommend imposition of President’s rule in the State.

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Only one statement is correct

Only two statements are correct

Only three statements are correct

All statements are incorrect

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Explanation:

All executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken in his name.

Statement 1: He can make rules specifying the manner in which the Orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated. He not only allocates business, but also appoints the chief minister and other ministers.

Statement 2: He appoints the state election commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office. However, the state election commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the like grounds as a judge of a high court, and not by the Governor.

Statement 3: He sends a report to the President based on his observations, and then recommends President’s rule. There is another term – Governor’s Rule. For e.g. In the state of Jammu and Kashmir, failure of constitutional machinery results in Governor's rule, imposed by invoking Section 92 of Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir.

But, a) the proclamation can be issued by the state's Governor after obtaining the consent of the President of India; and b) Governor’s rule is not applicable to Indian states except J&K.