Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#441] A Presidential Ordinance can remain in force-
Correct Answer
(B) For six months
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-123, President can promulgate Ordinance to deal with matters of urgent national importance. It can be promulgated anytime except when both the houses of Parliament are in session. An Ordinance issued by President must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of its reassembly otherwise it will cease to operate. And since maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament can be 6 months, the maximum time upto which an Ordinance can remain in force is 6 months and 6 weeks.
[#442] The ordinance issued by president is applicable for the period of-
Correct Answer
(B) 6 months
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-123, President can promulgate Ordinance to deal with matters of urgent national importance. It can be promulgated anytime except when both the houses of Parliament are in session. An Ordinance issued by President must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of its reassembly otherwise it will cease to operate. And since maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament can be 6 months, the maximum time upto which an Ordinance can remain in force is 6 months and 6 weeks.
[#443] The power to grant pardon or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted person is vested in the-
Correct Answer
(A) President
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-72,President of India enjoys certain judicial powers. He has the power to pardon, reprive, respite, remit or commute any sentence by the Court. Governor of States enjoy similar powers under Article-161 except power to pardon death sentences.
[#444] The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers-
Correct Answer
(C) on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-75(1),Ministers of Union/Central Govemment are appointed by President after an advice from Prime Minister. They are also dismissed from Council of Ministers by President only after Prime Minister recommends so.
[#445] Who can be invited to the Parliament for any suggestion or advice?
Correct Answer
(A) Attorney General of India
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-88, Attorney General of India being the first law officer of country can be invited to Parliament for any suggestion or advice. He has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament. He also has the right to speak but no right to vote in eighter house of Parliament.