Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

The Governor has a power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial.

The President has no power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial.

The Governor has power to grant pardon in case of a death sentence.

The Governor has no power to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death.

Correct Answer:

The Governor has power to grant pardon in case of a death sentence.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - The Governor has power to grant pardon in case of a death sentence.

The Governor has a power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial: Incorrect. Only the President has such power.

The President has no power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial. Incorrect as President has such powers.

The Governor has no power to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death: Incorrect as Governor has such powers.