The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes : A. remission, respite, reprieve B. pardon, commutation C. pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve D. commutation

The correct answer is C. pardon, commutation, remission, respite,

The President of India has the power to grant pardon, respite, reprieve, remission, or commutation of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law for the time being in force in India.

Pardon is the forgiveness of an offence, and it is the most comprehensive form of clemency. It can be granted before or after conviction, and it can apply to the whole or part of the sentence.

Commutation is the substitution of a lesser penalty for a more severe one. It can be granted only after conviction, and it can apply to the whole or part of the sentence.

Remission is the reduction of the term of imprisonment. It can be granted only after conviction, and it can apply to the whole or part of the sentence.

Respite is the temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence.

Reprieve is the temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence of death. It can be granted only after conviction, and it can apply to the whole or part of the sentence.