UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 94: Polity and Governance
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Article 123 gives the President the power to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. In 2002, after the Cabinet sent the ordinance on electoral reforms back to the President unchanged, he gave his assent and promulgated it under Article 123. Remember: an ordinance by the President is Article 123, and by a Governor is Article 213.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Article 121 restricts parliamentary discussion of a judge's conduct.
- (b) Article 122 bars courts from questioning Parliament's proceedings.
- (c) Correct: Article 123.
- (d) Article 124 establishes the Supreme Court.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.