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Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the 'Pardoning Power of the Governor'?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 Tier-II (English) Previous Year Paper (29-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

Article 161

Based on the examination of these Articles, Article 161 is the provision in the Constitution of India that deals with the Governor's pardoning power. Therefore, Article 161 is the correct Article related to the Governor's power to grant pardons and other similar reliefs.

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