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Match the following columns

PowerMeaning 
1. Commutation  e. Substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter one (e.g., death → life imprisonment)
2. Reprieved. Temporary stay on the execution of a sentence (delay, not cancellation)
3. Respiteb. Award of a lesser sentence in special cases (e.g., pregnancy, disability)
4. Remissionc. Reducing the period of sentence without changing its nature
5. Pardona. Completely removes bold the sentence and the conviction

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RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Mechanical and Allied Engg Question Paper English (2-Jul-2026) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India pardoning powers:

PowerMeaning 
1. Commutatione. Substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter one (e.g., death → life imprisonment)
2. Reprieved. Temporary stay on the execution of a sentence (delay, not cancellation)
3. Respiteb. Award of a lesser sentence in special cases (e.g., pregnancy, disability)
4. Remissionc. Reducing the period of sentence without changing its nature
5. Pardona. Completely removes both the sentence and the conviction

Correct matching: 1–e, 2–d, 3–b, 4–c, 5–a → Option 1.

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