Set D - UPSC Prelims 2025 Solutions

QQuestion

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?

OOptions

A) I only

B) II only

C) Both I and II

D) Neither I nor II

✓Correct Answer

A) I only

DDalvoy Solutions

Analyzing statements about constitutional provisions:

I. Constitution explicitly mentions Governor acts in his/her discretion in certain spheres: Correct. The Constitution explicitly mentions areas where the Governor can act in his/her discretion, such as in matters relating to Scheduled Areas (5th Schedule) and in certain northeastern states under Article 371A and other special provisions.

II. President can reserve a bill without it being forwarded by Governor: Incorrect. The President cannot reserve a bill on his own without it being forwarded by the Governor. The Governor first reserves the bill for Presidential consideration, and only then can the President act on it. The President cannot directly intervene in state legislative matters without proper procedural channels.

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SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips

For Governor's powers questions, focus on specific constitutional provisions that grant discretionary powers, particularly in special category states and tribal areas. Presidential intervention requires proper procedural channels.

SUPSC Prelims 2025 Syllabus Analysis

Polity & Governance - Governor's powers and Centre-State relations

AUPSC Prelims 2025 Question Analysis

Hard difficulty - requires detailed knowledge of Governor's discretionary powers and legislative procedures

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