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Topic 025 · Answers

Six Governors appointed or transferred

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer C

    On 12 October 2026 the President announced new Governors or transfers for how many States?

    • Four
    • Five
    • Correct answer: Six
    • Eight

    Core Trigger: On 12 October 2026 President Droupadi Murmu announced new Governors or transfers for six States.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    R.V. Arlekar was moved as Governor from Keralam to which State?

    • Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
    • Sikkim
    • Odisha
    • Karnataka

    Transfers: R.V. Arlekar moved from Keralam to Tamil Nadu; Om Prakash Mathur moved from Sikkim to Keralam.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who heads the State executive under Article 153?

    • The Chief Minister
    • The Chief Secretary
    • The Speaker of the Assembly
    • Correct answer: The Governor

    Current Head: The President appoints Governors; each Governor heads the State executive under Article 153.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    Sudha Yadav was appointed Governor of which State?

    • Correct answer: Karnataka
    • Odisha
    • Uttarakhand
    • Sikkim

    New Appointees: Dushyant Gautam (Sikkim), Braj Mohan Ram (Odisha), Sudha Yadav (Karnataka) and Dhal Singh Bisen (Uttarakhand).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    Which State was not among the six affected by the 12 October 2026 changes?

    • Odisha
    • Karnataka
    • Uttarakhand
    • Correct answer: Maharashtra

    States Affected: Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim; each takes effect when the Governor assumes charge.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Consider: 1. The President acts on Union Council of Ministers' advice when appointing Governors. 2. Governors are elected by the State Legislature. Which of the statements is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Stakeholders: The President acts on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers in making these appointments.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    From which place were the Governor appointment orders issued?

    • Raj Bhavan, Kolkata
    • North Block, New Delhi
    • Parliament House, New Delhi
    • Correct answer: Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

    Venue: Orders are issued from Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi; each Governor sits in the State capital.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    The office of Governor descends from provincial Governors under which Act?

    • Government of India Act 1919
    • Correct answer: Government of India Act 1935
    • Indian Councils Act 1909
    • Indian Independence Act 1947

    Founded: The office of Governor descends from provincial Governors under the Government of India Act 1935.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Which 2010 case held a Governor cannot be removed arbitrarily or merely for differing with the Union?

    • S.R. Bommai v Union of India
    • Correct answer: B.P. Singhal v Union of India
    • Nabam Rebia v Deputy Speaker
    • Rameshwar Prasad v Union of India

    Landmark: B.P. Singhal v Union of India (2010): a Governor cannot be removed arbitrarily or merely for differing with the Union.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. Article 156 provides a Governor's term of five years. 2. Article 157 requires a minimum age of 35. Which of the statements is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 155 provides appointment by the President; Article 156 term of five years; Article 157 requires citizenship and age 35.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 025, point 11

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