Question

Which of the following is a constitutional head of state?
1. Governor
2. Chief Minister
3. Chief Justice
4. Mayor

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Governor

The correct answer is Governor.

• A Governor is a constitutional head of state likewise the President is the constitutional head of the nation.
• The Governor governs the executive branch of state or union territory level of government.
• The Governor is appointed by the President.
• The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other ministers in the state.
• Important Articles related to the Governor:
  • Article 155: Appointment
  • Article 157 and 158: Eligibility of Governor
  • Article 161: Pardoning power
  • Article 200: Assent to Bills passed by the state legislature to be amended
  • Article 201: Bills reserved by Governor for President’s consideration
  • Article 213: Power to promulgate Ordinance
  • Article 233: Appointment of District Judges

• Chief Minister – Head of the government of a state-appointed by the Governor and has “de facto” executive authority
• Chief Justice – Head of the judicial branch of the country and the chief judge of Supreme Court
• Mayor – Highest rank official in a municipal form of government i.e. city or town

• After the 7^th constitutional amendment, 1956, a Governor can hold more than one state/union territory.
• As per Article 153, each state must have a Governor.
• Sharad Arvind Bobde who is the present CJI is 47^th CJI since 1950.