Consider the following statements in regard to the appointment and oath of the Governor 1 Governor s...........

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Consider the following statements in regard to the appointment and oath of the Governor:

1. Governor should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed.

2. While appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned and the latter’s advice is binding.

3. The oath of office to the governor is administered by the President or some person appointed in that behalf by him.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1&2 only

1&3 only

3 only

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Explanation:

While appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned and the latter’s advice is not binding.The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state High Court and in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.