Multiple choice

Which of the following powers can be exercised by both the President and the Governor?

  1. Power to pardon a sentence by court-martial

  2. Power to remit a sentence in an offence relating to a matter on the state list

  3. Power to commute a sentence of death in certain circumstances

  4. Power to remit a sentence by court-martial
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 72 and 161, both the President and Governor have the power to commute sentences, including death sentences, in certain circumstances. Pardoning court-martial cases and remitting sentences in state matters are exclusive powers. Commutation is the overlapping power.

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