Multiple choice

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

  1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the Presidents rule.
  2. Appointing the Ministers
  3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
  4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.

Select the correct option from the following.

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2, 3 and 4 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 166 says: Governor shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of the State, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business in so far as it is not business with respect to which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to act in his discretion. This implies that fourth is not a correct statement.

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