Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Article 72 of the Indian constitution is related with the power of the ______ to grant pardons, etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

Options:

Chief Minister

Governor

President

Prime Minister

Correct Answer:

President

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3  - President

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution is related to the power of the President of India to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense.

Chapter I : The Executive

Article 52: The President of India
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of Election of President
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President
Article 59: Conditions of President’s office
Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President
Article 62: Time of holding election to fill a vacancy in the office of President and the term of office or person elected to fill a casual vacancy