WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to issue an Ordinance during the recess of Parliament?

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

Answer options

  1. Article 110
  2. Article 123
  3. Article 213
  4. Article 356

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 123

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Article 123 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 123 grants the President of India the power to promulgate ordinances when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament but must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly. Article 213 provides similar powers to the Governor of a state.