The correct answer is He has the power to grant pardons, reprieves and forgive the death penalty of a person. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Statement 1: • The Governor has the power to appoint the Chief Minister. • Other ministers are also formally designated by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. Hence statement 1 is correct. • Statement 2: • The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence is vested in the President of India according to Article 72 of the Indian Constitution. • The Governor of an Indian state does not have the power to pardon death sentences. • However, they do have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends, but not in cases of death sentences. Hence statement 2 is incorrect. • Statement 3: • The Governor can promulgate Ordinances when the state legislative assembly (or both houses in states with bicameral legislatures) is not in session if immediate action is needed. • Such Ordinances have the same force and effect as laws passed by the legislature, but they must be approved by the legislature once it returns to session. Hence statement 3 is correct. • Statement 4: • The executive power of the state is vested in the Governor. • The Governor exercises this power directly or through officers subordinate to him or her in accordance with the Constitution. Hence statement 4 is correct.