An Ordinance promulgated by the President under Article 123 of the Constitution shall cease to operate at the expiration of . . . . . . . . from the reassembly of Parliament, or, if before the expiration of that period resolutions disapproving it are passed by both the Houses of Parliament and in such case upon the passing of the second of those resolutions; and may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

Which is the correct position in law on an Ordinance promulgated under Article 123 of the Constitution of India, following the judgment in Krishna Kumar v. State of Bihar, (2017) 3 SCC
1. Power conferred upon the President under Article 123 is legislative in character and the satisfaction of the President is immune from judicial review.
2. An Ordinance promulgated under Article 123 must be laid before the Parliament, which is a mandatory constitutional obligation cast upon the government.
3. An Ordinance promulgated in exercise of powers under Article 123 cannot create enduring rights in favour of individuals
4. Re-promulgation of an Ordinance is a fraud on the Constitution.
Choose the correct answer from the following:

A

All the four statements are correct

B

2, 3 and 4 only

C

2 and 4 only

D

1 only

Consider the following statements.
1. An Ordinance can be Promulgated by the President of India when the House of the People is dissolved.
2. An Ordinance can be promulgated by the Governor to impose reasonable restrictions on the freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution.
3. An Ordinance remains operative for the same period as an Act of Parliament.
4. The same Ordinance can be promulgated more than once if the circumstances so require.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

2 and 4 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

1, 2 and 4

D

1 and 3

Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: 1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period , it has been approved by the resolutions of both House of Parliament. 2. Financial Emergency can remain in operation for a maximum period of three years. Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

None of these

Ordinance promulgated by President under Article 123 of the Constitution of India shall cease to operate after . . . . . . . .

A

3 months

B

6 months

C

6 weeks

D

15 days

Read both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Under the Indian Constitution, an Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament by required majority shall be presented to the President who shall give his assent and thereupon the Constitution shall stand amended.
Reason (R): The President is bound to give his assent to the Bill.

A

Both A and R are right and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are right and R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is right but R is wrong

D

A is wrong but R is right

An ordinance promulgated by the President of India, in exercise of his legislative power, shall cease to operate or to have effect or to be same force as an Act of Parliament

A

At the expiration of six weeks from reassembly of Parliament

B

Upon passing of resolution by one House of Parliament endorsing the disapproval thereof expressed by resolution of the other House

C

Upon it being withdrawn by the President

D

All these

Unless approved by the resolution of both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of President rule in State shall cease to operate after expiration of . . . . . . . .

A

One month

B

Two months

C

Three months

D

Six months

Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament shall, while a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, have the power to make laws of the whole or any part of territory of India with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the list
2. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List
3. Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country
4. 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-thirds majority
Which of these statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2, 3, and 4

C

1, 3 and 4

D

2 and 4

Which of the following statements are not true about the process of Constitutional Amendment in India?
1. The Parliament can amend the Constitution with a special majority.
2. State Assemblies can propose amendment in the Constitution.
3. A Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be introduced only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
4. Deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill for Constitutional Amendment can be removed by a joint session of the Parliament.
5. The President of India enjoys the veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer:

A

1, 3 and 4

B

2, 3, 4 and 5

C

1, 4 and 5

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following statements with regard to financial emergency in India is/are correct?
1. It is required to be approved by both the Houses of the Parliament within one month.
2. Once approved by both the Houses of the Parliament, it remains valid for six months.
3. Salary of any government official including the Supreme Court judges can be reduced during financial emergency.
4. During financial emergency, the executive authority of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to any State to observe such, canons of financial propriety as may be specified in the directions.
Select the correct answer:

A

1, 2, 3 and 4

B

1 and 4

C

3 and 4

D

3 only