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Q: Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the 'Pardoning Power of the Governor'?
  • A. Article 189
  • B. Article 161
  • C. Article 173
  • D. Article 150
Correct Answer: Option B - As per Article 161, the Governor of a state enjoys pardoning power, where as the same power has been given to President as per Article 72. Five types of pardoning powers are- * Pardon * Respite * Reprieve * Remit * Commute are enjoyed by both of them but the only difference between their powers is that the President may pardon an order of court martial and a death sentence, which such any power is not available to the governor.
B. As per Article 161, the Governor of a state enjoys pardoning power, where as the same power has been given to President as per Article 72. Five types of pardoning powers are- * Pardon * Respite * Reprieve * Remit * Commute are enjoyed by both of them but the only difference between their powers is that the President may pardon an order of court martial and a death sentence, which such any power is not available to the governor.

Explanations:

As per Article 161, the Governor of a state enjoys pardoning power, where as the same power has been given to President as per Article 72. Five types of pardoning powers are- * Pardon * Respite * Reprieve * Remit * Commute are enjoyed by both of them but the only difference between their powers is that the President may pardon an order of court martial and a death sentence, which such any power is not available to the governor.