Here is Question No. 66 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2019
Q66. Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
(a) First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)
(b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)
(c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)
(d) National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
Answer: C
- Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments and suggest changes within the framework of the Constitution. The Commission suggested various
- recommendations for the appointment of the Governor.
- It recommended that the Governor:
- Should be an eminent person.
- Must be a person from outside the State.
- Should not have participated in active politics at least for some time before his appointment.
- Should not be connected with local politics of the state.
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