Correct answer: (d) I, II and III
Explanation
- A
I and II only
I and II only. Drops legislative speech immunity, which is Article 194.
- B
II and III only
II and III only. Drops the Governor’s non-answerability (361(1)).
- C
I and III only
I and III only. Drops the criminal-process bar during term (361(2)).
- 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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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?