President Droupadi Murmu appoints 74-year-old Ayurvedic doctor Dhal Singh Bisen as Uttarakhand Governor
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Constitutional roles and discretionary powers of the Governor: a key GS2 Polity topic.
Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dhal Singh Bisen, a former MP and Ayurvedic doctor, as the Governor of Uttarakhand.
Background
Dhal Singh Bisen, aged 74, succeeds Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) as the Governor of Uttarakhand. He previously served as a Madhya Pradesh minister and a Lok Sabha MP with a 99% attendance record.
Facts for Prelims
- PostDhal Singh Bisen: Appointed as the Governor of Uttarakhand
- FactDhal Singh Bisen recorded 99 per cent attendance during his parliamentary tenure
- PlaceLok Bhavan: The official residence of the Governor of Uttarakhand
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Governor of Uttarakhand, consider the following statements:
- The official residence of the Governor of Uttarakhand is Lok Bhavan.
- Dhal Singh Bisen recorded a 90 per cent attendance during his parliamentary tenure.
- Dhal Singh Bisen was appointed as the Governor of Uttarakhand.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: He recorded a 99 per cent attendance.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional role and discretionary powers of the Governor in the Indian federal structure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Balancing the Governor's role as a state's constitutional head versus the Union's representative
- Executive oversight: The significance of the Governor's role in ensuring constitutional continuity in diverse states
Keywords: Constitutional Head · Federalism · Executive Powers · Discretionary Authority
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