UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 84 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Governor Discretionary Powers
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 are correct?
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Answer: A. I only
Verdict
Correct statements: I only → Option (a).
Statement by statement
Statement I – CORRECT: Article 163 recognizes discretionary powers of the Governor.
Statement II – INCORRECT: Bills must first be reserved by the Governor before Presidential consideration.