| Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is incorrect? |
| 1. Pardoning power of the President does not extend to state laws. |
| 2. While using his pardoning power, the President can look at all the evidence afresh. |
| 3. Exercise of pardoning powers by President is free from judicial review. |
| 4. President is required to give reasons for his decision on a mercy petition. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Statement 1 is incorrect, the President can pardon death sentence while governor cannot. Even, if a state law prescribes death sentence. Statement 2 is correct while using his pardoning power, the President can look at all the evidence afresh. Statement 3 is also correct as exercise of pardoning powers by President is free from judicial review. Statement 4 is incorrect, President is not required to give reasons for his decision on a mercy review.
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