UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres, the Governor of a State acts as per 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, even if it has not been forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only I
  2. Only II
  3. I and II both
  4. Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer

Only I

Explanation

Article 163 of the Constitution explicitly provides that the Governor shall act in certain matters in his/her own discretion, making Statement I correct. The President's power to reserve a bill for consideration under Article 200/201 arises only when a bill has been reserved and forwarded by the Governor; the President cannot directly reserve a State bill without the Governor forwarding it, making Statement II incorrect.

Topics: governor, polity, president's powers