Indian Polity PYQ 225 of 375 · The Governor

The Governor of Uttar Pradesh directs the speaker of the legislative assembly to hold its session. In doing so he was exercising the rights which are vested in his office.

  1. AArticle 172
  2. BArticle 175
  3. CArticle 175 (2)
  4. DArticle 176

40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995

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Explanation

According to Article 174(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit. According to Article 174(2), the Governor may from time to time prorogue the House or either House and dissolve the Legislative Assembly.

Article 174 is not among the options, so none of the options is correct.

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