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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Governor of a State issue an Ordinance?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 123
  2. Article 213
  3. Article 163
  4. Article 226

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 213

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Article 213 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 213 empowers the Governor of an Indian state to promulgate ordinances when the State Legislative Assembly is not in session. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of the Legislature but must be approved by the Assembly within six weeks of its reassembly. This is a legislative power of the executive, similar to the President's power under Article 123. It is meant to handle urgent situations that cannot wait for a regular legislative session.