Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills for the consideration of the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Discretionary powers of the Governor are those powers that the Governor can exercise without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Statement 1 is correct: The Governor has the discretion to send a report to the President of India recommending the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 if the constitutional machinery of the state has failed.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor appoints ministers, but this is done on the advice of the Chief Minister. Therefore, it's not a discretionary power.

Statement 3 is correct: The Governor can reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President of India as per Article 200.

Hence, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.