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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
  2. 2.The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a state shall not be diminished during his term of office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Article 153 deals with the Governor of a State. Article 361 provides immunity to the Governor of a State from criminal proceedings during his term of office. It also states that the emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be varied during his term of office.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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