The correct answer is Option 2- Governor of the state
According to the Constitution of India, the executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor.
The executive power of the State refers to the authority to enforce laws, administer government policies, and execute various functions of governance. It includes the implementation of laws, decision-making, and administrative actions necessary for the functioning of the government.
The Constitution of India designates the Governor as the head of the executive in the State. Article 154 of the Constitution states that the executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
Articles Related to Governor at a Glance:
Article 153: Governors of states
Article 154: Executive power of state
Article 155: Appointment of Governor
Article 156: Term of office of Governor
Article 157: Qualifications for appointment as Governor
Article 158: Conditions of Governor’s office
Article 159: Oath or affirmation by the Governor
Article 160: Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies
Article 161: Power of the Governor to grant pardons and others
Article 162: Extent of executive power of state
Article 163: Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor
Article 164: Other provisions as to ministers like appointments, term, salaries, and others
Article 165: Advocate-General for the State
Article 166: Conduct of business of the government of a state
Article 167: Duties of the Chief Minister regarding furnishing of information to the Governor, and so on
Article 174: Sessions of the state legislature, prorogation and dissolution
Article 175: Right of the Governor to address and send messages to the house or houses of state legislature
Article 176: Special address by the Governor
Article 200: Assent to bills (i.e. assent of the Governor to the bills passed by the state legislature)
Article 201: Bills reserved by the Governor for consideration of the President
Article 213: Power of Governor to promulgate ordinances
Article 217: Governor being consulted by the President in the matter of the appointments of the judges of the High Courts
Article 233: Appointment of district judges by the Governor
Article 234: Appointments of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of the state by the Governor. |
