The Governor of a State may tender his/her resignation to
the President of India
the Union Home Minister
the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
the Advocate General of the State
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Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CBI DSP LDCE – 2023
Article 156(2) of the Constitution of India explicitly states that “The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.” The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
The Governor is the nominal head of the state executive, acting as a link between the Centre and the State. The President appoints the Governor, and the Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President.