The Governor (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 49

41. Who amongst the following was the first woman Governor of a State in free India - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Sarojini Naidu
Solution:Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to become the Governor of a State in India. After Independence, she became the Governor of Uttar Pradesh and died in office in 1949. She became the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

42. 13th February is celebrated Women's Day every year in the memory of - [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Sarojini Naidu
Solution:The National Women's Day of India is observed every year on 13 February. This day is observed on the birth date of India's first woman Governor Sarojini Naidu. She was born on 13 February 1879 and died on 2 March 1949.

Sarojini Naidu was a renowned Indian poet, freedom fighter, and politician, famously known as the "Nightingale of India" for her lyrical poetry. She played a pivotal role in India's independence movement, becoming the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1925. Sarojini co-founded the Women's Indian Association in 1917, advocating for women's education and rights.
She served as the first female governor of Uttar Pradesh post-independence, promoting social welfare and communal harmony. Her legacy endures through National Women's Day, literary tributes, and memorials honouring her contributions to literature and women's rights.

43. Who was the first lady Governor of West Bengal? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Padmaja Naidu
Solution:Padmaja Naidu was the daughter of Sarojini Naidu. After independence, she became the first female Governor of West Bengal (1956-1967). At the same time Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was the first Governor of West Bengal. At present, C.V. Ananda Bose is the Governor of west Bengal from November 17, 2022.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

44. Who was the first Lady Governor of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre.) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Sarla Grewal
Solution:Sarla Grewal was the first female Governor and served from 1989-1990 as 9th Governor of Madhya Pradesh. She was also the second female Indian Administrative Service officer, joining in 1952. Smt. Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on 25 July, 2022. Previously, she was the Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

45. Which of the following Governors of Madhya Pradesh have not been the members of the Constituent Assembly of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2021]

1. H.V. Pataskar

2. Niranjan Nath Wanchoo

3. Satyanarayan Sinha

4. K.C. Reddy

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

 

Correct Answer: (e) Only 2 is correct
Solution:H.V. Pataskar, K.C. Reddy and Satyanarayan Sinha have been, members of the constituent assembly of India, however Niranjan Nath Wanchoo governors of Madhya Pradesh have not been members of the Constituent Assembly of India. Thus none of the option is correct.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

46. Who among the following Governors of Madhya Pradesh has been the Chief Minister of Haryana? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Dr. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Solution:Dr. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma was the first chief minister of Haryana (1966-67). He served as governor of Madhya Pradesh from 1980-84. He served of governor as Odissa also since 1977-80 AD.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

47. The Governor who was dismissed in Rajasthan was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Raghukul Tilak
Solution:The first Governor dismissed from his office was Prabhudas Patwari, the Governor of Tamil Nadu. He was removed from his office in October, 1980. Raghukul Tilak was the first Governor of Rajasthan dismissed his office in August 1981.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

48. Consider the following pairs of the Governors and the Indian States: [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam), 2021]

StateGovernor
1. RajasthanKalraj Mishra
2. Uttar PradeshAnandiben Patel
3. West BengalSatya Pal Malik
4. GujaratPhagu Chauhan

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:The governor of West Bengal is C.V. Ananda Bose while the Governor of Gujarat is Acharya Devvrat the remaining pairs are correctly matched.

The Governor serves as the chief executive head of a state. However, like the President at the national level, the Governor acts as a titular or nominal head (constitutional head). Additionally, the Governor functions as an agent of the central government, giving the office a dual role.
While each state usually has its own Governor, the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 allows the same person to be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Though primarily a nominal head of the state executive, the Governor holds considerable influence in the state's polity through various executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

49. Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Sarkaria Commission (1983).
Solution:Sarkaria Commission Report (1988)

Recommendation on appointment of Governor.

Governor should be an eminent person & not belong to the state where he is to be posted State chief minister should have a say in the appointment of Governor. The governor should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in recent years. Hence statement (c) is correct.

The governor should not be a member of the ruling party.