Who among the following has the power to make provision as he/she may think fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency?

Correct option is B

• Article 160 grants the President the power to make temporary arrangements regarding the office of the Governor in unforeseen circumstances.
• The Governor of a state is appointed by the President under Article 155 and serves at the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
• If a Governor is absent, unable to discharge duties, or the position is vacant, the President may appoint the Chief Justice of the High Court or another Governor as an interim arrangement.
• In case of the death or resignation of a Governor, the President appoints an acting Governor until a new Governor is appointed.
• The Governor acts as a representative of the President in a state, ensuring constitutional governance.
• The President's discretionary power in such cases is exercised based on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

• Chief Justice of India: Heads the Supreme Court and interprets constitutional provisions.
• Prime Minister: Heads the executive branch of the government.
• Chief Justice of the High Court: Heads the state judiciary and may be appointed as acting Governor in exceptional cases.