Question

Who among the following can remain in the office only till the pleasure of the President of India?

• A. Election Commissioner
• B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• C. Governor
• D. Judges of the Supreme Court

Hint:

Pleasure doctrine applies textually to Governor (Art. 156) and Attorney General (can be removed by President). Many offices have specific removal safeguards.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Cite the article. Article 156: a Governor holds office during the {pleasure of the President} and normally for a term of five years subject to pleasure.

Step 2: Contrast with other offices. Election Commissioners enjoy removal protection akin to SC judges (Art. 324); Speakers vacate on ceasing to be member or by resignation/removal by the House; SC judges have fixed tenure with a rigorous removal process (Articles 124(4), 124(5)).

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