Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. If a Bill other than Money Bill is returned by the President of India for reconsideration of the Houses and the Bill is again passed by both Houses of Parliament with or without amendment and again presented to the President, then it is not obligatory upon him to declare his assent to it.
  2. A Bill for the purpose of formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States can be introduced in either House of Parliament and no recommendation of the President is required for the introduction of such a Bill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

If a Bill is returned by the President and passed again by both Houses, the President MUST give assent (Article 111). For the formation of new states (Article 3), a Bill can only be introduced on the recommendation of the President. Thus, both statements provided are incorrect.

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