Which one of the following falls within the constitutional discretionary powers of the Governor........

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Which one of the following falls within the constitutional discretionary powers of the Governor

to appoint any person Chief minister if majority party has no acknowledged leader

to dismiss the ministry if he is convinced that it has lost majority support

to reserve a bill passed by the state legislature for the as sent of the President

All of the above

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Explanation:

3rd option is correct.
The governor has constitutional discretion in the following cases:
1. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
2. Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state.
3. While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining union territory (in case of additional charge).
4. Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to an autonomous Tribal District Council as royalty accruing from licenses for mineral exploration.
5. Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative and legislative matters of the state.