Explanation:

- Article 356 allows the President to issue a proclamation of emergency in a state, commonly known as President's Rule, if the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

- Option 1: Governor

- The President typically issues Article 356 based on a report from the Governor of the state.

- ?? Governor acts as the eyes and ears of the President in the state.

- Option 2: Chief Justice of the High Court

- The Chief Justice does not report to the President regarding state governance issues.

- Option 3: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

- The Speaker's role is primarily within the legislative domain, not executive concerns of state governance.

- Option 4: Advocate-General

- This is the chief legal advisor to the state government, not involved in reporting on state governance.

Option 1: Governor is correct. .