As per article 158, the Governor shall NOT be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of anyState specified in ________ Schedule.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) First

Explanation:

• Article 158 of the Indian Constitution lays down the conditions of service for a Governor.
• It states that the Governor shall NOT be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State specified in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
• The First Schedule contains the names of states and union territories of India.

Key Points:

• The Governor is the constitutional head of a state and is appointed by the President of India.
• A Governor must not hold any other office of profit or be a member of any legislature.
• If a legislator is appointed as Governor, they must vacate their seat immediately.

Additional Information:

• Seventh Schedule: Deals with the distribution of powers between the Union and State Governments (Union, State, and Concurrent Lists).
• Fifth Schedule: Deals with administration and governance of Scheduled Areas and Tribes.
• Third Schedule: Contains oath and affirmations for various constitutional positions.