Q59 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :I.The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.II.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.III.Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House.Which of the statements given above are correct?

A I and II only
B II and III only
C I and III only
D I, II and III

Correct answer: (d) I, II and III

Explanation

  1. A

    I and II only

    I and II only. Drops legislative speech immunity, which is Article 194.

  2. B

    II and III only

    II and III only. Drops the Governor’s non-answerability (361(1)).

  3. C

    I and III only

    I and III only. Drops the criminal-process bar during term (361(2)).

  4. D

    I, II and III

    I, II and III. Article 361 covers I and II; Article 194 covers III.

Summary. Official key is (d) all three. Governor’s non-answerability and criminal-process bar (Article 361) and legislators’ speech immunity (Article 194) are all scored. (a)(b)(c) drop one immunity.

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  1. 2018 · Q41 · General Studies · 2 marks

    Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 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?

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