Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
2. As the head of the state’s executive, the governor has a variety of responsibilities that can be broadly divided into a number of categories. Thus, the Governor still has considerable broad powers in the State while being a titular head like the President. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the roles and responsibilities of the Governor.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning about Article 153 and the constitutional position of the governor.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the Executive powers are vested on the governor which is exercised by him either directly or through subordinate officers.
Next, write about the Governor is also provided with some judicial powers under the Constitution. Just like the President, the Governor also has the power to grant pardon.
Next, write about the Legislative and financial power of the governor.
Finally, mention the emergency powers as well as the discretionary powers of the government.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
