What is the difference between Ordinance and Act of Parliament?

Ordinance can be amended while Act cannot be amended

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Ordinance can be issued by President when the bill is rejected by one of the houses

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Ordinance can be issued by President when the bill is rejected by Upper House

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Ordinance can be issued by President when the Parliament is not in session

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The correct option is D Ordinance can be issued by President when the Parliament is not in session
Ordinance: These are the temporary laws that are promulgated by the president of India on the recommendation of union cabinet. It can only be passed when parliament is not in session.
Act: After a bill (which is a change proposed in parliament) is passed in both the houses, lower and upper and gets assent from the President it becomes an Act

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