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The Governor has constitutional or situational discretion in which of thefollowing cases?

1. Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to theadministrative and legislative matters of the state

2. Approving any ordinary bill that falls under the concurrent list

3. Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in thestate

4. Exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining unionterritory in case of additional charge

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1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

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Explanation:

The Constitution makes it clear that if any question ariseswhether a matter falls within the governor’s discretion or not, the decision ofthe governor is final and the validity of anything done by him cannot be calledin question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in hisdiscretion.
The governor has constitutional discretion in the following cases:

• Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
• Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state.
• While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining union territory (in case of additional charge).
• Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam,Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to an autonomous Tribal DistrictCouncil as royalty accruing from licenses for mineral exploration.
• Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to theadministrative and legislative matters of the state.
In addition to the above constitutional discretion (i.e., the express discretionmentioned in the Constitution), the governor, like the president, also hassituational discretion.