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Indian Polity State Executive

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With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The Governor can use its Residuary Pardoning Power only after the consolidation with President

2. The Residuary Pardoning Power of Governor is mention in Article 161 of the Indian Constitution

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect because Governor cannot pardon a death sentence even if a state law prescribes for death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the Governor.
2nd statement is incorrect because article 161 deals with power of Governor to grant pardons, etc, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases but there is not mention of Residuary Pardoning Power of Governor under Article 161.