UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 27
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :
- 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.
- No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.
- 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?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (I, II and III)
Explanation: Constitutional protections cover the Governor's official acts and criminal proceedings during tenure, while Article 194 protects legislators for speech and votes within the House, subject to constitutional limits.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-Article 361 provides immunity from being answerable to courts for official functions.
II: True-criminal proceedings cannot be initiated or continued during a Governor's term.
III: True-Article 194(2) confers legislative speech immunity for proceedings in the House.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits III which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.
D. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.