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Standard XII
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Which of the following statements regarding the President's ordinance-making power is incorrect?
  1. It shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
  2. It is the executive power of the legislature.
  3. It shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the re-assembly of the Parliament.
  4. It may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

A
It shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
B
It shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the re-assembly of the Parliament.
C
It may be withdrawn at any time by the President.
D
It is the executive power of the legislature.
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Article 123 in the Constitution gives power to the President of India to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. An Ordinance promulgated under this article shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. The Parliament has to approve the ordinance within six weeks after reassembly failing which it ceases to operate.

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