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CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Working Of Institutions Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com
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Class 9 Civics
Working Of Institutions
Quiz 11
After the House is dissolved, the Speaker is _____________________.
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Removed from the office immediately
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Remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution
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He has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours
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He can continue as speaker for the period of 30 days only
Which one is the correct statement ___________________________.
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The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is Vice- President
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The position and powers and in all other matters, the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the same as that of the Speaker
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Both above statements are true
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Both above statements are false
Explanation
The Presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman. The vice-president of India is the ex-officio(by the status) chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha enjoys the same position and power in all matters as that of Speaker in Lok Sabha.
Who among the following can establish additional courts for better administration of any existing law with respect to a matter concerned in the Union List _______________.
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Chief Justice of India
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High Court of the concerned State
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Parliament
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Concerned State Legislature
Explanation
The Constitution of India established a welfare state where each and everyone are entitled to equal opprtunities without any discrimination. Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the Nation. The constitution empowers Parliament to establish any additional courts for the better administration of laws made by Parliament or any of the existing law with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List. It should not, however, be inferred from this article that Parliament is not competent to use the State Courts for enforcing Union Laws.
A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest ________________.
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A member of Parliament cannot be arrested and put in prison in a civil action within a period of 40 days before the commencement of the Session and 40 days after the termination of the Session
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A member of Parliament cannot be prosecuted in criminal proceedings
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An MP cannot be detained preventively
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An MP cannot be arrested for the contempt of Court
Explanation
Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by both the Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members. The individual privileges of the members are that they cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament and 40 days before the beginning and 40 days after the end of a session. This privilege is available only in civil cases and not in criminal cases or preventive detention cases.
Council of Ministers can be suspended during Session ____________.
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By Prime Minister of India
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By Speaker of Lok Sabha
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By Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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None of the above
Explanation
The Council of Ministers can be suspended by the Speaker of the Lok sabha during the session. It can be done when the speaker of the house is of the opinion that any such member
's conduct is grossly disorder for maintaining decorum of the house and to conduct proceedings the speaker is entrusted with this power.
Consider the following statements:
Parliament shall, while a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, have the power to make laws for the whole or any part of territory of India with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the State List
Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List
Parliament has power to make any law for whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country
Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest subject to the resolution passed by the Council of States by two-third majority.
Which of these statements are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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2 and 4
Explanation
Parliament is the supreme law making body of the India. It's primary function is to make laws for the governance of the nation. It has exclusive power to make laws on the subjects enumerated in the Union List. It has exclusive power to make law for whole or any part of the nation for implementing any international instrument like treaty, agreement or convention. It has power to make law on the subjects enumerated in state list when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by two-third majority and when a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation. Thus, During a National Emergency, the Parliament becomes empowered to make laws on any subject mentioned in the State List.
Decision as to questions in respect of disqualifications of members of either house of Parliament, according to provisions under Article 103 of the Constitution of India vests in ____________.
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
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President of India
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Prime Minister of India
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Vice-President of India
Explanation
The Constitution of India provides certain disqualifications under which a person shall be disqualified for being elected as a member of Parliament. If any question arises whether a member of either House has become subject to any disqualification mentioned in the Constitution, the question shall be referred for the decision of the President and his decision shall be final.
Assertion (A): The supreme Court is a court record.
Reason (R): It delivers judgment in open court.
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both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
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both A and R are truebut R is correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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A is false but R is true
Who has power to abolish or create the Legislative Councils in States?
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The State Assembly
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The President
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The Governor
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The Parliament
Explanation
The Constitution provide for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils in States. Accordingly, the Parliament can abolish a legislative council where it already exists or create a legislative council where it does not exists. The State legislature of the Concerned state must pass a resolution to that effect with special majority.
Which of the following emergencies has been declared the maximum number of times _________________.
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National Emergency
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Constitutional failure of machinery of a State
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Financial Emergency
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All three, equal number of times
Explanation
The Center can take over the government of a state under Article 356 in case of failure of Constitutional machinery in State. It is popularly known as "President's Rule". Since 1950, the President's rule has been imposed on more than 100 occasions (115 till date), that is on average twice a year.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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There shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advice the President who shall act in accordance with such advice
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The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice
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The President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration
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The President shall act at his own discretion
Explanation
The President has been made nominal executive and the real executive being the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. The constitution of India provides that there shall be a council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advise. The President may return a matter once for reconsideration of his ministers but the recipient suffered advise shall be binding. Thus, President does not act in his own discretion however, he has some situational discretion under some circumstances.
A person shall not be disqualified for being chosen as a member of either House of the Parliament, on which one of the following grounds?
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He holds office of profit under the Government
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He is of unsound mind
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He is not a citizen of India
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He is a law breaker
Explanation
Under the Constitution, a person shall be disqualified for being elected as a member of Parliament under following conditions:
1) if he holds any office of profit under the Union or State Government;
2) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a court;
3)if he is an undischarged insolvent;
4)if he is not a citizen of India or has voluntary acquired citizenship of a foreign state;
5)if he is so disqualified under any law made by the parliament.
Thus any person who is a law breaker or charged with any such allegations is free to contest election as this is necessarily not made any disqualification.
The term of President expires _______________.
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Five years from the date of entering to the office by him
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Four years from the date of is entering to the office
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Five years from the date of declaring the results
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Till the life-time
Explanation
The President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the Vice-President.
The jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India may be enlarged by ____________.
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Parliament by a law
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Parliament by resolution
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the President
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the President in consultation with Chief Justice of India.
Explanation
The Supreme Court the Apex Judicial organ of the Nation. Apart from the jurisdictions enumerated in the Constitution, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be widened by the Parliament by making law in this regard. Article 138 of the Constitution deals with the power of the Parliament for granting extra jurisdiction to the Supreme Court by making law.
Rajya Sabha can take initiative in _______________.
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Censuring a Central Minister
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Creating a new All India Service
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Considering Money Bills
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Appointing judges
Explanation
Due to it's federal character, Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. One of which is, it can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both Centre and State. The Rajya Sabha also has the power that it can authorise the Parliament to make laws on a subject enumerated in the State List.
Which one is presided over by a non- Member _______________.
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Rajya Sabha
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Lok Sabha
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State Assembly
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All of the above
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Vice President of India who is an ex officio chairman (chairman of rajya sabha by being in the post of vice president) of the Rajya Sabha. He is not a member of Rajya Sabha.
The Constitution of India vests vast powers in the President. These powers and functions make him ________________.
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Almost a dictator
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A benevolent ruler
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Real head of the Government
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A nominal constitutional head
Explanation
The Constitution bestowed in the President several powers and makes him Chief Executive Head of the Union. He has accordingly legislative powers, executive powers, Military Powers, Judicial Powers, Diplomatic Powers etc. The President is only a nominal executive or titular head the real head or executive is the council of Minister headed by the Prime Minister under whose aid and advise the President is bound to act.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Explanation
All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in the name of the President. He is the chief executive head of the Union. The President of India has been made only a nominal executive; the real executive being the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
The Supreme Commander of Defence Forces is?
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The President of India
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The Prime Minister of India
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Council of Ministers
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Chief of Army Staff
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The President has Military Powers. He is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India. He appoints the chiefs of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. He can declare war or conclude peace subject to the approval of the Parliament.
Give correct response to ________________________.
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The President of India is eligible for re-election as many times as he desires
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The President of India is ineligible for re-election
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The President of India cannot be re-elected for more than three terms
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The President of India can seek re-election as many times under the letter of Constitution, but there is well established convention that he should not seek re-election for more than two terms
Explanation
The Constitution puts no bar in making the president eligible for re-election. He can be elected for any number of terms but as the convention follows no person other than Dr. Rajendra Prasad has occupied office of president for two terms.
Give the correct response ________________.
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The President is the executive head of the Union and he exercise no legislative or judicial powers
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The President is the part of Parliament
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The President has the power to pardon, he is also judicial head of the union
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The President has discretion to appoint any person as Prime Minister
Explanation
The President is an integral part of the Parliament. Under the Constitution the Parliament of India consists of three parts viz.,the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. He is the executive head of the Union and exercises certain legislative, military and judicial powers. He has power to grant pardons. He can appoint only that person as a prime minister who is the leader of majority party in the Lok Sabha.
Once the proclamation of emergency is made, the right of a citizen to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of his fundamental right is suspended by the _______________.
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Prime Minister of India
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President
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Explanation
The Constitution authorises the President to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental rights during a national emergency. It means that Fundamental rights as such are not suspended but only their enforcement.
The President appoints ______________.
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Advocate General
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Solicitor General
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Cabinet Secretary
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Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation
'The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He is the Head of India Audit and Accounts Department. He is appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.'
The Governor holds office ________________.
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for a period of five years
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for a period of four years
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till the pleasure of the President
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during the pleasure of President, and if not recalled earlier, for the period of five years, but continues in the office thereafter till his successor takes over.
Explanation
A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the president. A governor can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.
The Legal power or position of the President of India is?
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The same as in the English Constitution
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Like the President of America
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Like the Administrator of Sikkim
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Like that of Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Explanation
The Constitution of India has provided for a parliamentary form of a government. Under the Indian Constitution, the President occupies the Same position as the King under the English Constitution. He represents the nation but not the rule of the Nation. The President has been made only a nominal executive, the real executive being the council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister. He has to exercise his powers and functions with the aid and advise of the Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister.
The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of _____________________.
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Elected members of the Council of State and House of People
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Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament, the State Assemblies and legislative members of UT of Delhi and Puducherry
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Members of the Council of States, State Legislative councils and Members of Union Territorial Assemblies
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Members of municipalities, local bodies and Panchayat, graduate of three years standing, teachers of higher educational institutions and members of State Assemblies
Explanation
An electoral college is a set of electors selected to elect a candidate to a particular office.In India the President is elected indirectly by members of electoral college consisting of:
A) elected members of both the Houses of Parliament.
B) elected members of Legislative assemblies of the states
C) elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
Hence nominated members of Parliament, state legislative assemblies and legislative assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry, elected and nominated members of State legislative councils do not participate in President's election.
The President of India has no power to remove _________________.
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By an order the Chairman or any other member of UPSC only after the report from Supreme Court
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By an order the Chairman or other members of State Public Service Commission only after the report from Supreme Court
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Advocate-General of a State
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A Judge of Supreme Court in accordance with the procedure prescribed
Explanation
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State. The term, grounds for removal, remuneration is not fixed by the constitution and the governor is to determine. He can be removed by the governor anytime.
Any charge for impeachment of the President may be preferred ____________________.
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Only in the House of People
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Only in Council of States
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Only in joint session of the Parliament
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By either House of Parliament
Explanation
The President can be removed from his office by a process known as impeachment. The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of the Parliament. These charges should be signed by one fourth members of the House(that framed the charges), and a 14 days notice should be given to the President. After the impeachment resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of that house it is sent to other house which investigate the charges.
The power to grant pardons, reprieves or remissions of punishment under Article $$72$$ of Constitution is exercised by the President of India.
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On the advice of the Prime Minister
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On his own as Head of the Union
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On the advice of Council of Ministers
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In consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet
The power of the President of India to issue an Ordinance is a ______________.
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Executive power
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Legislative power
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Constituent power
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Quasi-judicial power
Explanation
The President is an integral part of the Parliament. In this regard he has certain legislative powers. Article 123 of the Constitution empowers the president to issue/promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. The ordinance making power of the President is not a parallel power of the legislation. It is held to be the legislative power of the President by the Supreme court of India.
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