Question

Describe the appointment of the Governor and the qualifications required for this position.

Answer 1

Qualifications and appointment of the Governor

Explanation:

The following Qualifications are required for the post of Governor

• must be a citizen of India
• must not be a member of either any house of the Parliament and State Legislature
• atleast 35 years of age
• not hold any office of profit
• Appointment of the Governor
• The Governor of India is selected by the existing central government. That is the reason there have been numerous examples when governors designated by a past government are expelled by an approaching government. The reasons are increasingly political.
• The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of the country