MCQs Based On Political Science- (05)

Correct Option: 3. He cannot direct the governor to return the money bill of the state legislature
Explanation : The president cannot direct the governor to return the money bill but an ordinary bill of the state legislature. The president can give his assent or withhold his assent to the money bill but cannot return the money bill of either the parliament or any state legislature. As per 24th constitutional amendment Act of 1971, It is obligatory for a president to give his assent to the constitutional amendment bill. The constitution does not prescribe any time limit within which the president has to give his assent to a bill(either of parliament or state legislatures). Hence he enjoy pocket veto regarding the bill presented by state legislatures or the parliament.

Correct Option: 1. Article 201
Explanation : Under Article 201 of the constitution of India, the president has three alternatives when a bill is reserved by the Governor for his consideration:
1. He may give his assent to the bill, or
2. He may withhold his assent to the bill, or
3. He may direct the governor to return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for the reconsideration of the state legislature.

Correct Option: 3. Article 200
Explanation : Under Article 201 of the constitution,
1. He may give his assent to the bill, or
2. He may withhold his assent to the bill, or
3. He may return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for the reconsideration of the state legislature, or
4. He may reserve the bill for the consideration of the president

Correct Option: 1. He can promulgate ordinance only when both the Houses of parliament are not in session
Explanation : He can promulgate ordinance only when both the Houses of parliament are not in session or when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Article 123 empowers the president to promulgate ordinance, The decision of the president issue an ordinance can be questioned in the court on the ground that the president has prorogued one house or both the houses of the parliament deliberately with a view to promulgate an ordinance on a controversial subject. An ordinance can be issued only on those subjects on which the parliament can make laws

Correct Option: 2. If parliament does not take any action, then the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six weeks since its issuance
Explanation : If the parliament does not take any action, then the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six weeks since the reassembly of parliament. If ordinance is approved by both the houses of parliament, it becomes an act. If parliament does not take any action, then the ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six weeks since its issuance. An ordinance, like any other legislation, can be retrospective that mean effective from a back date.