Civil Services Examination · Question 84
Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) I only
Explanation
Article 163(2) explicitly provides for Governor's discretion; the President can only act on bills reserved and forwarded by the Governor, so II is incorrect.