2018 · Q102
Which of the following is not related to the powers of the Governor?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- ADiplomatic and military powers
- BPower to appoint Advocate General
- CSummoning, proroguing and dissolving State Legislature
- DPower to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remission of punishments
Explanation
The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers, but diplomatic and military powers belong exclusively to the Union executive headed by the President. The Governor has no authority to declare war, conduct foreign relations or command armed forces. Hence 'diplomatic and military powers' is the power the Governor does not have.