Multiple choice

The Governor of a State can use his discretion in

  1. appointing the Advocate General of the State

  2. appointing the Chief Minister, when no party has a clear majority

  3. issuing ordinances

  4. dissolving the lower chamber before the expiry of its term
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Explanation

The Governor is a constitutional head of the state. Though in most matters he has to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, he can exercise discretion in some cases. The Constitution does not specify these matters, but the matters in which he can act without the advice of the Council of Ministers, like the selection of Chief Minister if no political party has a clear-cut majority. 

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