With refernce to the Pardoning Powers of the Governor which of the following statements is are corre...........

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With refernce to the 'Pardoning Powers of the Governor' which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. He can pardon the punishment of any person convicted of any offence against a state law.

2. He can suspend death sentence.

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

He can pardon, reprieve, respite, remit, suspend or commute the punishment or sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. He 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. But, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.