2020 · Q56
The Governor of a state may exercise discretionary powers when
- 1He or she is not convinced by the advice of the Council of Ministers
- 2The Constitution requires him/her to act in his/her discretion in certain matters
- 3He or she is appointed as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1,2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
The Governor acts in his discretion where the Constitution so requires, e.g. under Article 163 (2 true); where he is not bound to follow the Council of Ministers' advice in such discretionary matters (1 true); and as administrator of an adjoining Union Territory under Article 239(2), where he functions independently of the state Council of Ministers (3 true). All three are correct.