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Power to grant pardons are enjoyed by which of the following constitutional authorities?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. President
  2. President and Governor of a State
  3. Governor
  4. Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President and Governor of a State

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) President and Governor of a State šŸ“š Explanation: The President (Article 72) and the Governor (Article 161) both have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment. However, only the President can pardon a death sentence or cases involving court-martials.