Which of the following is are the discretionary powers of Governor Can appoint anybody as chief mini...........

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Which of the following is/are the discretionary powers of Governor?

Can appoint anybody as chief minister if there is no political party with a clear-cut majority in the assembly.
Can refuse to sign to an ordinary bill passed by the state legislature.
Can reserve a bill passed by the state legislature for president’s assent.
Can seek information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

1,3&4 only

1,2&4 only

2&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Governor enjoys two types of discretion one being constitutional discretion and other being situational discretion. The Governors of states can act at their constitutional discretion in the following instances such as:

When they have to reserve the bill for the consideration of the President of India, Governors can decide on their own without the advice of the Council of Ministers.
When he has to recommend for the President’s rule in the state, he can act at his own discretion.

Further, the Governors of states can act at their situational discretion in the following instances:

When he has to appoint a Chief Minister after no party has a clear majority in the election or when the incumbent dies in the office.
When he dismisses the council of ministers on an inability to prove confidence in the state legislative assembly.