Who appoints the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
President of India
Under the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). This remains true for all states in India.Important Context: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
It is important to note the significant changes regarding Jammu & Kashmir following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019:
State to Union Territory: On October 31, 2019, the state of Jammu & Kashmir was officially bifurcated into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Lieutenant Governor (LG): Because it is now a Union Territory, the constitutional head is technically called the Lieutenant Governor (LG) rather than a Governor.
Appointing Authority: Even with this change, the President of India remains the authority who appoints the Lieutenant Governor.
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