Multiple choice

The power to promulgate ordinance during recess of Parliament has been given to

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Vice President

  4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

  5. The Governor
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Explanation

Under Article 123, the President has the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament. An ordinance has the same force as an Act of Parliament but must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of reassembly. This power is exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

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