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Q: The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in______.
  • A. Appointment of Chief Minister
  • B. Dismissal of the Ministry
  • C. Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
  • D. Assent to Bills
Correct Answer: Option D - According to Article 163 of Indian Constitution, Governor in state have to exercise their executive powers either on advice of council of ministers or in their discretion. Governor enjoys full discretion in the appointment of Chief Minister, dismissal of ministry, or government and in dissolution of legislative assembly. But while giving assent to the bills he has limited discretion as he cannot withhold assent to the reconsidered bill.
D. According to Article 163 of Indian Constitution, Governor in state have to exercise their executive powers either on advice of council of ministers or in their discretion. Governor enjoys full discretion in the appointment of Chief Minister, dismissal of ministry, or government and in dissolution of legislative assembly. But while giving assent to the bills he has limited discretion as he cannot withhold assent to the reconsidered bill.

Explanations:

According to Article 163 of Indian Constitution, Governor in state have to exercise their executive powers either on advice of council of ministers or in their discretion. Governor enjoys full discretion in the appointment of Chief Minister, dismissal of ministry, or government and in dissolution of legislative assembly. But while giving assent to the bills he has limited discretion as he cannot withhold assent to the reconsidered bill.