Delhi Judicial Services 2006

Careful reading of the constitutional provisions which prove that the Governor is a, figurehead beside he plays a vital role in the administration of affairs of the state

Verified Answer
A. Besides he plays a vital role
B. Beside he plays
C. Besides he plays
D. Beside he plays a vital role

Explanation:

'Besides' means 'in addition to' or 'apart from,' which is the correct meaning here, indicating that the Governor plays a vital role *in addition to* being a figurehead. 'Beside' means 'next to'.