Which of the following statements are correct about the composition of the G 20?
- 1All G 7 countries are members of G 20
- 2All BRICS countries are members of G 20
- 3All ASEAN countries are members of G 20
- 4All permanent members of Security Council are members of G 20 Select the answer using the code given below:
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 4 only
- C1 and 4
- D2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Statement 1 is NOT correct: the Punchhi Commission (2007–2010) recommended fixed five-year tenures for Governors and a say for Chief Ministers in their appointment, not a return to pleasure-of-the-President removals without process. Statement 2 is correct: the Commission recommended that the Governor should appoint as Chief Minister the leader of the party or combination with the widest support, and should seek a floor test rather than making a subjective assessment. Statement 3 is correct: the Commission recommended that Governors should not dismiss a council of ministers so long as it enjoys the confidence of the Assembly. With statements 2 and 3 correct, the answer is C.