The Constitution has assigned a dual role to the office of a governor in the Indian federal system H...........

Indian Polity State Executive

The Constitution has assigned a dual role to the office of a governor in the Indian federal system. He is the constitutional head of the state as well as the representative of the Centre.

1. For peace and for ensuring social and economic advancement of the different sections of the population in Sikkim state.

2. Establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region in Karnataka state.

Which of the above provisions supports the governor as the representative of the center?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

The governor has certain special responsibilities to discharge according to the directions issued by the President. In this regard, the governor though has to consult the council of ministers led by the chief minister, acts finally on his discretion. They are as follows:
•Maharashtra—Establishment of separate development boards for Vidarbha and Marathwada.
•Gujarat—Establishment of separate development boards for Saurashtra and Kutch.
•Nagaland—With respect to law and order in the state for so long as the internal disturbance in the Naga Hills–Tuensang Area continues.
•Assam—With respect to the administration of tribal areas.
•Manipur—Regarding the administration of the hill areas in the state.
•Sikkim—For peace and for ensuring social and economic advancement of the different sections of the population.
•Arunachal Pradesh—With respect to law and order in the state.
•Karnataka – Establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
Thus, the Constitution has assigned a dual role to the office of a governor in the Indian federal system. He is the constitutional head of the state as well as the representative of the Centre (i.e., President).