Which of the following statements is correct?

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SSC CHSL Previous Paper 97 (Held On: 15 Oct 2020 Shift 2)
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  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
  2. The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.
  3. The President can dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
  4. The Vice-President can dissolve the Legislative Council of a State.

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Option 2 : The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.
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The correct answer is The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.

Key Points

  • The correct statement is The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.
  • The Head of the State is the Governor. She/He is appointed by the Central Government to ensure that the State Government works within the rules and regulations of the Constitution. 
  • After the elections, it is the Governor of the state who appoints the chief minister and other ministers.
  • The Governor is appointed by the central government and therefore, the actions of the Governor are often viewed as interference by the Central government in the functioning of the State government. 

Important Points

  • Sarojini Naidu was the first female governor of India, she was the governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1947 to 1949.
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