With reference to the office of the Governor consider the following statements 1 He should have comp...........

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

1. He should have completed the age of 30 years to qualify to the post of Governor.

2. He is appointed by the Prime minister.

3. When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 and 2 only

3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Governor is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:
1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. He should have completed the age of 35 years. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
When the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the president. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.