Which of the following powers are vested in the Governor regarding the sessions of the State Legislative Assembly? 1. Summoning the House 2. Adjourning the House 3. Proroguing the House 4. Dissolving the House Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1044
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Explanation
The Governor of a state has the authority to summon (आहूत करना) the legislature, prorogue (सत्रावसान करना) its sessions, and dissolve (विघटन) the Legislative Assembly. However, the power of adjournment (स्थगन) lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the respective House, not with the Governor.