The correct answer is: D) Governor
The Governor is the head of state of Kerala. He/She is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central Government. The Governor has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, appoint the Chief Minister and other ministers, and give assent to bills passed by the Assembly.
The Chief Minister is the head of government of Kerala. He/She is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister has the power to select the members of his/her cabinet and to advise the Governor on matters of administration.
The Prime Minister is the head of government of India. He/She is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The Prime Minister has the power to select the members of his/her cabinet and to advise the President on matters of administration.
The President is the head of state of India. He/She is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament of India and the legislative assemblies of the states. The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister and other ministers, to dissolve the Lok Sabha, and to give assent to bills passed by Parliament.