The correct answer is C. Chief Minister of State.
The Chief Minister is the head of the executive branch of the state government. He/She is appointed by the Governor of the state and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the state. The Chief Minister also has the power to appoint and dismiss ministers, and to recommend to the Governor the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.
The Chairman of the Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of the state legislature. He/She is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly and is responsible for maintaining order in the House. The Chairman has no executive powers.
The Governor is the head of state of the state. He/She is appointed by the President of India and has the power to veto laws passed by the Legislative Assembly. The Governor also has the power to appoint the Chief Minister and other ministers, and to dissolve the Legislative Assembly. However, the Governor’s powers are limited by the Constitution of India.
The Deputy Chief Minister is a member of the state cabinet and is appointed by the Chief Minister. The Deputy Chief Minister assists the Chief Minister in the discharge of his/her duties and may also be assigned specific portfolios by the Chief Minister. The Deputy Chief Minister does not have any independent executive powers.