Multiple choice

Which one 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, the President can pardon, suspend, remit, or commute sentences, including death sentences. Under Article 161, the Governor has similar powers BUT cannot pardon death sentences or court martial cases.

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