Which of the following statements are correct regarding the State Executive?
1. Article 152 of the Indian Constitution states ‘Unless the context otherwise requires, the expression ‘State’ does not include Jammu and Kashmir’.
2. The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act has provided for the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.
3. The Supreme Court clearly mentioned that the office of the Governor is under the control of the Central Government.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) A and B only.
• Article 152 of the Indian Constitution: This article originally stated that the term 'State' does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir. However, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, this provision is no longer applicable in its original context.
• 7th Constitutional Amendment Act: This amendment, enacted in 1956, allows for the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.
• Office of the Governor: The Supreme Court of India has maintained that the Governor, although appointed by the President (central government), acts independently within the state and is not directly under the control of the Central Government. The Governor functions as the constitutional head of the state and is expected to act on the advice of the state's Council of Ministers.