What was one recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission regarding Governors?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Governors should be non-partisan

Explanation:

• The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States.
• One of its key recommendations was that Governors should be non-partisan and not too closely connected with any political party.
• The Commission emphasized that the Governor's role is constitutional, not political, and they must act fairly and impartially.

Information Booster:

• The Commission also recommended that:
• Governors should be eminent persons in public life.
• They should not be involved in active politics at least two years prior to appointment.
• The Vice President and Speaker of Lok Sabha should be consulted before appointing a Governor.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Governors should be elected by States – Not recommended; would undermine central control.
• (b) Governors should be military officers – Never proposed.
• (c) Governors should only be politicians – Contradicts the idea of political neutrality.