Who is the executive head of a state?
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The Governor
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The Chief Minister
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The President
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None of these
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Governor is the executive head of the state under Article 154 of the Constitution, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister. While the Governor is the constitutional head, real executive power is exercised by the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. The President is the executive head at the Union level.