Consider the following statements:
$1$ . In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only
$2$ . The power to declare an emergency in a State in India lies with the President only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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and

2

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nor

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Solution

The correct option is B $2$ only
The Governor is the Chief executive head of the State and likewise the President he also has the power to promulgate an ordinance when the state legislature is not in session.
The President is the Chief Executive head of the Union and all the executive power are vested in him. The President alone can issue a proclamation of emergency for India or any part of its territory.

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Q.  With reference to the Article 123 of the Indian constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It empowers the Parliament to confer ordinance making power on the President.
2. The President can promulgate ordinance only when either of the house is not in session
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about ordinance making power in India.
1. Ordinances promulgated by the President have the same effect as an act of Parliament.
2. Even if one house of Parliament is not in session, the President can pass an ordinance to amend the constitution of India.
3. The Governor cannot promulgate any ordinance without the instruction from president if a bill containing the same provisions which requires the previous sanction of the president.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements

1. Article 123 of the Constitution of India gives the President legislative powers to promulgate ordinances.

2. Article 213 of the Constitution of India gives the Governor the power to promulgate ordinances.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

President has power to promulgate ordinances:

1. It is constitutional for a President to prorogue a house of the Parliament only for promulgating an ordinance.

2. Ordinance promulgated by the President ceases to operate after six months, unless ratified by the Parliament.

3. President’s satisfaction while promulgating an Ordinance was final and could not be questioned in any court on any ground.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1

. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases of performing the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

2

. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:1. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only2. The power to declare an emergency in a State in India lies with the President onlyWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
$1$ . In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only
$2$ . The power to declare an emergency in a State in India lies with the President only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?