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The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article 72 is exercised by the President of India :

A) on the advice of the Prime Minister
B) on his own as Head of the Union
C) on the advice of Council of Ministers
D) in consultation with the Prime Ministers who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet

Correct Answer:



C) on the advice of Council of Ministers

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