The Governor of State possesses the pardoning power under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e.Article 161.
- As per Article 161 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State shall have the power to grand pardons, reprieves, respite or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence, of any person who is convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter with respect to which the Legislature of the State has the power to make laws.