The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in- A. Appointment of Chief Minister B. Dismissal of the Ministry C. Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly D. Assent to Bills

The correct answer is: C. Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.

The Governor’s discretionary powers are limited in the following ways:

• The Governor must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in certain matters such as the appointment of the Chief Minister, the dismissal of the Ministry, and the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.
• The Governor can be removed from office by the President on the advice of the Central Government.
• The Governor’s decisions can be challenged in the courts.

The Governor’s power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly is limited by the following factors:

• The Governor can only dissolve the Assembly if the Ministry has lost the confidence of the Assembly.
• The Governor must consult the Chief Minister before dissolving the Assembly.
• The Governor must also consult the leaders of the other political parties in the Assembly before dissolving it.

The Governor’s power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly is an important power, but it is not an absolute power. The Governor must act in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the state.