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    Question

    Article 72(1): “The President shall have the power to

    grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions…” (1) Applies to all offences. (2) Applies only to offences under Union executive power. (3) Applies to death sentences. (4) Governor has equal power over Union offences. 
    A 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2, 3, 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    President’s power (Art. 72) applies to Union offences and death sentences. Not all offences. Governors cannot pardon Union offences.

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