खालीलपैकी कोणते विधान भारतातील राज्यांच्या राज्यपाल पदाबाबत खरे नाही ?

The correct answer is Option D (The office of Governor of a state is an employment under the Central Government.).

Key Points:
• Constitutional Status of the Governor:
• Statement 1: True. The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states (Article 153 proviso).
• Statement 2: True. The Governor is appointed by the President of India under warrant and seal (Article 155).
• Statement 3: True. The Governor is the titular/nominal executive head (de jure) while the Chief Minister is the real executive head (de facto) of the State.
• Statement 4: NOT TRUE! In Hargovind Pant v. Dr. Raghukul Tilak (1979), the Supreme Court categorically ruled that:
• The office of Governor is an independent constitutional office.
• It is NOT an employment or office under the control of the Central Government.
• The Governor is not an employee or servant of the Central Government.
• Statement 4 is false and therefore the correct option (Option 4).
• Key Takeaway: The Governor's office is an independent constitutional post, not an employment under the Central Government (SC 1979 ruling).