Question

At the state level, who is the nominal head, representing the President?

• A. Chief Minister
• B. Governor
• C. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
• D. Advocate General

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Governor

Governor

• Nominal head of the state, representing the President at the state level.
  

• Acts as the constitutional head, performing executive, legislative, judicial, and emergency functions, generally on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

• Appointed by the President of India (on the advice of the Union Government) for a five-year term,

• Article 153: Establishes the office of the Governor for each state
  

• Article 356: Allows the Governor to recommend President’s Rule if the state government cannot function according to the Constitution.