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Which of the following is a constitutional discretionary power of the Governor?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President
  2. Recommendation for the imposition of the President's Rule
  3. Appointment of the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority
  4. Dismissal of the Council of Ministers when it loses confidence

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President šŸ“š Explanation: While the Governor has several situational discretions, the reservation of a bill is an explicit constitutional discretion under Article 200. Other options like appointing a CM or dismissing the council are situational discretions not explicitly mentioned as "discretionary" in the text of the Constitution. The Governor's discretionary power is wider than that of the President.