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Q: With which of the following does Article 72 of the Constitution of India deal?
  • A. Pardoning power of the President
  • B. Composition and Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India
  • C. Appointment of Prime Minister
  • D. Right to freedom of speech
Correct Answer: Option A - Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the pardoning powers of the President of India. When the President of India takes an action over the case of punishment or the sentence of any person convicted for an offence, it takes the form of his pardoning powers. They are of five types: 1. Pardon 2. Reprieve 3. Remission 4. Respite 5. Commutation
A. Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the pardoning powers of the President of India. When the President of India takes an action over the case of punishment or the sentence of any person convicted for an offence, it takes the form of his pardoning powers. They are of five types: 1. Pardon 2. Reprieve 3. Remission 4. Respite 5. Commutation

Explanations:

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the pardoning powers of the President of India. When the President of India takes an action over the case of punishment or the sentence of any person convicted for an offence, it takes the form of his pardoning powers. They are of five types: 1. Pardon 2. Reprieve 3. Remission 4. Respite 5. Commutation