Under Article 200, when a Bill passed by the State Legislature is presented to the Governor for assent, the Governor may:
Agive assent only, with no constitutional discretion in the matter whatsoever (compare Article 200)
Bassent; withhold assent; return the Bill (other than a Money Bill) for reconsideration; or reserve for the President
Csend the Bill to the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion under Article 143 (compare Article 200)
Dveto the Bill permanently without giving any reasons for the rejection (compare Article 200)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. assent; withhold assent; return the Bill (other than a Money Bill) for reconsideration; or reserve for the President
1. Article 200 lists four options: assent; withhold assent; return the Bill (other than a Money Bill) for reconsideration with a message; or reserve it for the President's consideration.
2. If the Bill is passed again by the Legislature with or without amendment, the Governor SHALL NOT withhold assent.
3. There is no constitutional 'permanent veto'; reference to the Supreme Court is via Article 143 (and only by the President).
4. Hence option D is correct.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 200_
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