Union Executive Questions and Answers – Page 5

Correct (C): Article 123 allows the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session; they must be laid before Parliament and cease six weeks after reassembly. Why others wrong: (B) Article 213 is the GOVERNOR's ordinance power; (A) Article 111 is assent to bills; (D) Article 143 is the advisory jurisdiction.

Correct (A): The Indian President has absolute

Correct (C): Article 111 lets the President assent

Correct (D): The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting; in his absence the Deputy Speaker

Correct (C): Article 72 gives the President power to grant pardon

Correct (D): The President is supreme commander of all three defence services and appoints their chiefs

Correct (B): Article 71 gives the Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction over such disputes; its decision is final. Why others wrong: (C) the ECI CONDUCTS the election but does not adjudicate disputes; (A) Parliament's role is impeachment