Correct answer: (d) Extension of Executive Power of State
Explanation
- A
Executive Power of State
(a) Executive Power of State. That is the heading of Article 154 (vested in the Governor), not of Article 162.
- B
Conditions of Governor's Office
(b) Conditions of Governor’s Office. That is Article 158.
- C
Term of the Office of Governor
(c) Term of the Office of Governor. That is Article 156.
- D
Extension of Executive Power of State
(d) Extension of Executive Power of State. The stored key matches Article 162’s marginal heading on how far the State’s executive power extends (subject to the Union List and laws of Parliament). (d) Official key.
Summary. Official key is (d). Article 162 is the extent/extension of the executive power of the State. Article 154 is the vesting of that power; 156 and 158 are the Governor’s term and conditions of office.
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