The Governor of a State may tender his/her resignation to

[amp_mcq option1=”the President of India” option2=”the Union Home Minister” option3=”the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly” option4=”the Advocate General of the State” correct=”option1″]

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Article 156(2) of the Constitution of India explicitly states that “The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.” The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

The Governor is the nominal head of the state executive, acting as a link between the Centre and the State. The President appoints the Governor, and the Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President.

The term of the Governor’s office is generally five years, but this is subject to the doctrine of pleasure of the President. The Governor can be transferred from one state to another by the President.

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