According to the Indian constitution, which of the following is not the power of the Governor?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Voting during no-confidence motion

Explanation:

• The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and an integral part of the State Legislature, but they are not a member of the Legislative Assembly or Council.
• Therefore, the Governor does not participate in the daily proceedings of the House and has no right to vote on any motion, including a no-confidence motion.
• Voting is the exclusive privilege of the elected and nominated members (MLAs/MLCs).

Information Booster:

• Article 174 of the Constitution specifically empowers the Governor to Summon, Prorogue, and Dissolve the State Legislature.
• In the event of a tie during a vote in the House, it is the Speaker (Presiding Officer) who exercises a "Casting Vote," not the Governor.

Additional Knowledge:

• (A) Dissolution: This acts to end the life of the existing Legislative Assembly, necessitating new general elections.
• (B) Prorogue: This terminates a specific session of the House, but the House itself remains intact to meet again later.
• (D) Summoning: This is the formal act of calling the members of the legislature to assemble for a legislative session.