Which discretionary power allows a Governor to reserve a bill passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) To reserve a bill for the President's consideration
Explanation:
· Under Article 200 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor has the discretionary power to reserve certain bills passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President.
· The President may then either give assent, withhold assent, or direct the Governor to return the bill for reconsideration.
· This ensures that laws at the state level do not conflict with the Constitution or Union interests.
Information Booster:
· The Governor is a nominal executive head of the state, but acts as a link between the State and the Union.
· Article 200 – Deals with the Governor’s powers regarding state bills.
· Article 201 – Provides that when a bill is reserved for the President, he can withhold or return it.
· Reservation is compulsory for bills affecting the powers of High Court.
· This power is discretionary and not bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Additional Knowledge:
· Option (a) – Sending a report to the President for President’s Rule comes under Article 356.
· Option (c) – Governor can grant pardon, reprieve, remission only for offences against state law (Article 161).
· Option (d) – Power to summon, prorogue, dissolve assembly is exercised on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers, not discretionary.