{"id":91881,"date":"2025-06-01T11:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91881"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:24","slug":"with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-when\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to India, consider the following statements :\n  1. When"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to India, consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his\/her right.<\/li>\n<li>2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe question asks for the correct statements regarding parole in India.<br \/>\nStatement 1: Parole is a discretionary power of the executive and is granted for specific reasons (like family emergencies). It is a conditional release and is *not* considered an absolute right of the prisoner, even if they make out a seemingly sufficient case. The authorities have the discretion to grant or deny it based on various factors, including security considerations, prisoner&#8217;s conduct, and potential impact on society. Thus, Statement 1 is not correct.<br \/>\nStatement 2: Prison administration, including matters like parole and furlough, falls under the State List (List II of the Seventh Schedule) of the Constitution of India. Therefore, each State Government has the authority to frame its own rules and guidelines for the release of prisoners on parole and furlough. Thus, Statement 2 is correct.<br \/>\nBased on the analysis, only statement 2 is correct. Therefore, the correct option is B.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Parole is a conditional, discretionary release, not a fundamental right of the prisoner.<br \/>\n&#8211; Prison administration is a state subject, and State Governments frame their own rules regarding parole.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nParole is granted for short periods and typically requires the prisoner to return to custody. Furlough is another type of short-term release granted periodically to prisoners serving long sentences, often without a specific reason being required, as a break from prison life. Both are governed by state rules.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his\/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"With reference to India, consider the following statements :\n  1. When\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-when\/#more-91881\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to India, consider the following statements :<br \/>\n  1. 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