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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following statements:
I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his or her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his or her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his or her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his or her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his or her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his or her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
I only
Statement I is correct; Article 163 specifically mentions the discretionary powers of the Governor. Statement II is incorrect; the President cannot directly int......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Executive
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
Statement I is correct; Article 163 specifically mentions the discretionary powers of the Governor. Statement II is incorrect; the President cannot directly intervene to reserve a state bill. A bill must be reserved by the Governor under Article 200 for the President consideration.
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