As per the Constitution of India, the ________ is a state's de jure head.
Governor
As per the Constitution of India, the Governor is a state's de jure (constitutional/nominal) head, while the Chief Minister is the de facto head.
The Education Minister and Chief Justice of the High Court hold entirely different constitutional roles, unrelated to being the state's nominal head.
Hence, Governor is the correct answer.
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