UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 29
With reference to India, consider the following statements:
- When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
- State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (2 only)
Explanation: Parole is ordinarily a conditional discretionary release, not an absolute prisoner’s entitlement; States frame prison and parole rules under their administration.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect / does not qualify - Parole is subject to legal conditions and competent-authority assessment, not automatically an enforceable entitlement.
2. Correct / qualifies - State Governments have their own parole or prisoner-release rules.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Parole is subject to legal conditions and competent-authority assessment, not automatically an enforceable entitlement); omits valid item 2 (State Governments have their own parole or prisoner-release rules).
B. Correct-selects exactly the supported statements/items: 2.
C. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Parole is subject to legal conditions and competent-authority assessment, not automatically an enforceable entitlement).
D. Incorrect-omits valid item 2 (State Governments have their own parole or prisoner-release rules).