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Which of the following is/are discretionary powers given to the governor of a state?

Appointing the chief minister and other ministers.
Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state.
Promulgating ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.
Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.

Choose the incorrect statements using the codes given below

1 and 3 only

2 only

2 and 4 only

3 only

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Explanation:

Governor selects CM in his discretion when no party has clear cut majority.

Art 356 (1): Governor submits report to the president regarding the failure of constitutional machiney in the state. Dismissal of CM, a minister or the entire ministry, the decision of Governor is final and cannot be challenged in court of law, But in S.R. Bommai vs UoI case, SC directed that governor's opinion must not be subjective nad compulsory floor testing must be done.

Ordinance making power of governor is co-extensive with legislative powers of state legislature and is confined to subjects mentioned in state list and concuurent list. In some cases, governor may require previous instruction from president like : inter-state trade; bills reserved for president's assent etc.