Correct option is A
The Correct Answer Is:(a) Appointing the District Collectors
Explanation:
The Governor of a State does not have the power to appoint District Collectors. District Collectors (or District Magistrates) are appointed by the State Government, typically through the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) or the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under the control of the Chief Minister and the State Government.
The Governor plays no direct role in their selection. However, the Governor performs several constitutional functions, such as assenting to bills, nominating members to the Legislative Council, and appointing the Chief Minister.
Information Booster:
- Functions of the Governor:
- Executive Powers:
- Appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the CM.
- Appoints Advocate General, Chairman of State Public Service Commission, and State Election Commissioner.
- Legislative Powers:
- Nominates members to the State Legislative Council (in states with bicameral legislatures).
- Gives assent to bills passed by the State Legislature.
- Can recommend President's Rule under Article 356 if the state government fails to function.
- Judicial Powers:
- Grants pardons, reprieves, and respites under Article 161.
- Executive Powers:
Additional Information:
- Nomination of Members to the State Legislative Council: The Governor nominates 1/6th of the members in states that have a Legislative Council (like Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, etc.).
- Assenting to Bills: The Governor can approve, withhold, or reserve bills for the President’s consideration under Article 200.
- Appointing the Chief Minister: The Governor invites the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly to form the government.
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