SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

Who among the following is the current (January 2020) Governor of Kerala?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e Arif Mohammad Khan

1. The current governor of Kerala is Arif Mohammad Khan.

2. In accordance with the Constitution of India, the governor is a state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister.

3. Following elections to the Kerala Legislative Assembly, the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government.

4. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.