The President of India CDS Questions

CDS Indian Polity

The President of India MCQ Questions


7.
'Pardon' under Article 72 has which of the following effects?
A.
It substitutes punishment with a lighter form
B.
It removes both the sentence and the conviction and absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments and disqualifications
C.
It only reduces the duration of imprisonment
D.
It temporarily suspends the punishment
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ANSWER :
B. It removes both the sentence and the conviction and absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments and disqualifications
8.
The pardoning power of the President of India under Article 72 extends to:
A.
Only sentences awarded by State courts under State laws
B.
Cases of sentence by court-martial, sentence under Union law, and all death sentences
C.
Only civil offences punishable under Union law
D.
Only offences committed by armed forces personnel
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ANSWER :
B. Cases of sentence by court-martial, sentence under Union law, and all death sentences
9.
Who among the following can grant pardon to a person sentenced by a court-martial?
A.
The Governor of the concerned State
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Prime Minister
D.
The President of India
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ANSWER :
D. The President of India
10.
Which of the following is the correct difference between the President's pardoning power (Article 72) and the Governor's pardoning power (Article 161)?
A.
The Governor can pardon death sentences while the President cannot
B.
Both have identical powers in all respects
C.
The President can pardon court-martial sentences and death sentences while the Governor cannot
D.
The Governor can pardon offences against Union law while the President cannot
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ANSWER :
C. The President can pardon court-martial sentences and death sentences while the Governor cannot
11.
Can the Governor of a State grant pardon to a death sentence under Article 161?
A.
Yes, the Governor can independently pardon a death sentence
B.
No, only the President under Article 72 can pardon a death sentence
C.
Yes, with prior approval of the President
D.
Yes, but only if the Chief Minister recommends so
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ANSWER :
B. No, only the President under Article 72 can pardon a death sentence
12.
Article 72(3) provides that the President's power in death sentence cases shall not affect:
A.
The power of the Supreme Court to review death sentences
B.
The Parliament's power to enact laws on death sentence
C.
The power of the Governor of a State to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death under any law in force
D.
The power of the Council of Ministers to advise on death sentences
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ANSWER :
C. The power of the Governor of a State to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death under any law in force