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  1. In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by :
    1. the advice of former Chief Minister
    2. the advice of the Prime Minister
    3. the advice of the President of India
    4. his own discretion
Correct Option: D

The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During an emergency he can override the advice of the council of ministers. At such times, he acts as an agent of the President and becomes the real ruler of the state; c) He uses his direction in submitting a report to the President regarding the affairs of the state; and d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.


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