With reference to the office of Governor consider the following statements 1 A person can be appoint...........

Indian Polity Governor

With reference to the office of Governor, consider the following statements:

1. A person can be appointed as Governor of two states simultaneously.

2. The Constitution prescribes that the President should consult the Chief minister of the state while appointing the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The 7th constitutional amendment provided that a person can be appointed as governor for two or more states. Statement 2 is incorrect : The consultation of the President with Chief minister while appointing the Governor is not provided in the Indian Constitution but has developed out of conventions.