Multiple choice

The President shall have the power under Article 72 of the Constitution of India where

  1. punishment or sentence is by a Court Marshal

  2. punishment or sentence is for an offence against law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends

  3. sentence is a sentence of death

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Article 72 of the Constitution gives the President pardoning power in ALL three cases mentioned: (1) Court Martial cases, (2) Offences under Union laws (where Union's executive power extends), and (3) Death sentences. The President's pardoning power is very broad and covers these categories comprehensively. The option 'All of these' correctly captures the full scope of Article 72.

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