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With reference to the office of Governor in a state, consider the following statements:

1. The ordinance making power of a Governor is a discretionary power.

2. The Governor cannot suspend or commute a death sentence.

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:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The ordinance making power of a Governor is not a discretionary power as he can promulgate or withdraw an ordinance only on the advice of council of ministers.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor though cannot pardon a death sentence, he can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.