The Governor also acts as an agent of the Central Government in the State. When he acts in that capacity, he is responsible to _______________.

President of India

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The Central Government

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Prime Minister

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Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers and his Council of Ministers.

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Solution

The correct option is A President of India
The Governor is the Chief Executive Head of the State. He can recommend the imposition of Constitutional emergency in a State to the President. During the period of President's rule in a state, the governor enjoys extensive executive powers as an agent of the President.

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