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Question

Executive power of an Indian State is vested in _____________.

The correct answer is
Governor

Executive Power of Indian State Explained

The Constitution of India designates a specific authority in whom the executive power of a State is vested.

  • Article 154(1) of the Indian Constitution clearly states that the executive power of a State shall be vested in the Governor.
  • The Governor serves as the constitutional head of the state.
  • Although the executive power legally rests with the Governor, it is typically exercised by the Chief Minister and their Council of Ministers, who represent the real executive authority.
  • The Prime Minister is the head of the national government and is not vested with the executive power of an Indian State.

Therefore, the office holding the executive power of an Indian State is the Governor.

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Important Questions from Executive

  1. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud as the _______ Chief Justice of India.

  2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides power to the President to promulgate ordinances?

  3. Which of the following statements about the powers of the President is correct?

  4. By which Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution, the word 'Internal disturbance' has been substituted by 'armed rebellion' in the Article 352?

  5. The President exercises his/her powers on the advice of

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