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    Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that, where the same person is appointed as the Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and a
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    Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that, where the same person is appointed as the Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him/her shall be allocated among those states?

    A.

    Article 160

    B.

    Article 155

    C.

    Article 158

    D.

    Article 157

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) Article 158.

    • Article 158 of the Indian Constitution specifies conditions for the office of the Governor.
    • Article 158: Establishes various provisions related to the Governor’s office, including emoluments, allowances, and the Governor’s eligibility criteria.
    •  Article 158(3A): This clause addresses cases where one Governor serves multiple states, allowing the President to determine the distribution of related expenses among the states.

    Other Options:

    • Article 160: Deals with the President’s power to make provisions for the discharge of the Governor's functions in certain circumstances, such as temporary vacancies.
    • Article 155: Refers to the appointment of Governors by the President.
    • Article 157: Sets forth the qualifications required to be appointed as Governor.

    Information Booster:

    Article
    Subject
    Article 153
    There shall be a Governor for each State.
    Article 154
    Executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor.
    Article 155
    Appointment of the Governor by the President.
    Article 156
    Term of office: 5 years (but holds office at the pleasure of the President).
    Article 157
    Qualifications: Must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age.
    Article 158
    Conditions of office: Cannot be a member of Parliament/State Legislature; shall not hold any other office of profit.
    Article 159
    Oath administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court or the senior-most judge.
    Article 160
    President may make provisions as necessary for the discharge of Governor’s functions in contingencies.
    Article 161
    Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, etc. for offences under state laws.
    Article 163
    Governor to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in discretionary matters.
    Article 164
    Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers.
    Article 200
    Governor can assent, withhold, or reserve a bill for President’s consideration.
    Article 213
    Governor can promulgate ordinances during recess of State Legislature.

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