Question

Who among the following is the constitutional executive head of the state?
A. Chief Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Governor

Answer 1

Hint:- The executive is the government’s branch made up for exercising authority and responsibility for the governance of a state. The executive work is to execute and enforces the laws.
The Union executive includes the President, the Vice-President, and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President under it.

Complete answer:
The constitutional executive head of the state is Governor. So D is the right answer.
The significant function of the governor is to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution and the law, under Article 159 of the Indian constitution.
They are appointed for 5-year terms.
The Governor of a State appointed by the President, according to Article 155.
The governor is generally a nominal head while the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states.

Hence, answer D is the right option.

Note: The Governor of any Indian State is appointed by the President.
The governor runs the office for four years and can choose to run for re-election.
An individual is eligible for appointment as Governor need to be a citizen of India and 35 years of age, mentioned in Article 157.