Topic Governor
Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 13 years (2013–2026), peaking in 2013.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2013
- Recurs across 3 years (2013–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2013 → CBI 2023 → CDS 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
Consider the following statements about the powers of the Governor of a State
- The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General
- Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
- The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor
- The members of the State Public Service Commission can be removed by the President of India on the report of the Governor
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- A 1, 2, 3 and 4
- B 1, 3 and 4 only
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CBI2023
The Governor of a State may tender his/her resignation to
- A the President of India ✓
- B the Union Home Minister
- C the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- D the Advocate General of the State
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CSE2013
Which one of the following statements is correct?
- A In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
- B The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
- C No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post ✓
- D In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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