Who appoints the governors of Indian states?
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Who appoints the governors of Indian states?
✓ Correct answer: b) President
ExplanationThe Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure.Only Indian citizens above 35 years of age are eligible for appointment to this office.A governor acts as the constitutional head and takes all their decisions based on the advice of chief minister and their council of ministers.The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in their oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution in the administration of the state affairs.Hence, the correct answer is Option B i.e President.
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