Multiple choice

If the President returns a bill to the legislature for reconsideration,

  1. the bill can be passed by two thirds majority

  2. the bill can be passed with ordinary majority

  3. a joint sitting will have to be called to pass it again

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When the President returns a bill (other than a Money Bill) for reconsideration, Parliament can repass it with an ordinary majority. The President must then give assent (Article 111). No special two-thirds majority or joint sitting is required at this stage. For ordinary bills, the President cannot veto - only suspend reconsideration once.

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