What was the main recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission regarding the appointment of Governors?

Appointments of Governors should be strictly non-partisan

The correct answer is Option 3- Appointments of Governors should be strictly non-partisan
The Sarkaria Commission recommended that the appointments of Governors should be strictly non-partisan to reduce controversies and ensure fair governance.

The role of Governors has always been a controversial issue between the States and the central government. The Governor is not an elected office-holder. Many Governors have been retired military officers or civil servants or politicians. Besides, the Governor is appointed by the central government and therefore, actions of the Governor are often viewed as interference by the Central government in the functioning of the State government. When two different parties are in power at the centre and the State, the role of the Governor becomes even more controversial. The Sarkaria Commission that was appointed by the central government (1983; it submitted its report in 1988) to examine the issues relating to centre-State relations, recommended that appointments of Governors should be strictly non-partisan.