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UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · Question 66

Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II
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Answer: (A) I only

Explanation

Judicial review of the pardoning power is limited but possible; the President must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, so II is false.