Practice mode Union and State Executive

Under Article 161, which power does the President have that a Governor lacks?

Correct answer C. Pardoning a death sentence

Explanation

A Governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence under Article 161, but only the President under Article 72 can grant a full pardon in such cases.

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