Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. 2. 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?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Article 163 of the Constitution explicitly provides that the Governor may act in his/her discretion in certain spheres, a provision that is not mirrored for the President. Statement 2 is incorrect because the President can only consider a state bill after it has been reserved and forwarded by the Governor under Article 200; the President lacks the independent authority to "reserve" a bill directly from a State Legislature. The core concept tested is the constitutional discretion of the Governor and the specific legislative procedure for state bills under Articles 200 and 201.
ExecutiveGovernor and President PowersGovernor's DiscretionPresident of IndiaState LegislatureReservation of BillsArticle 163Article 200