Multiple choice

When can the Governor of a State reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?

  1. If it initiates entirely a new policy which was not followed by the previous governments

  2. If the bill enhances the prestige and position of the ruling party in the state

  3. If it undermines the authority of the High Court

  4. If he feels that the bill is against the interests of the opposition parties
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Explanation

Under Article 200, the Governor can reserve a bill passed by the legislature for reconsideration of the President. A bill can be reserved under the following circumstances: (i) if the bill is unconstitutional (ii) if it is against the larger interest of the country (iii) if it is in direct opposition to the Directive Princi­ples of State Policy (iv) if the bill passed by the state legislature is of grave national importance (v) if it endangers the position of the High Court (vi) if the bill deals with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31(3)

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