UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 44
Consider the following statements :
- The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.
- 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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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (I only)
Explanation: The Constitution recognises limited discretionary functions of Governors, including under Article 163. However, a state bill reaches the President for assent on reservation by the Governor; the President cannot independently reserve it.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-Article 163 expressly contemplates gubernatorial discretion in specified matters.
II: False-Article 200 provides for the Governor to reserve a bill for presidential consideration.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
B. Incorrect-includes II despite the item-wise findings; omits I which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-includes II despite the item-wise findings.
D. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.