Political Science · Indian Polity
Which are discretionary powers of the President?
- 1. Appointing the PM when no party or coalition has a majority in the Lok Sabha
- 2. Dissolving the Lok Sabha before its regular tenure when the government has lost the confidence of the house
- 3. Keeping a passed bill pending without action for an indefinite period
- 4. Sending back the advice of the council of ministers for reconsideration
- 5. Withholding assent to a bill passed by a state legislature and reserved by the Governor
A1, 2, 3 and 5
B1, 2, 3 and 4
C1, 3 and 5
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five are discretionary powers, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five are discretionary powers, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★He appoints the PM in a hung house using his discretion.
★He may dissolve the Lok Sabha when the government loses confidence.
★He may keep a bill pending as a pocket veto.
★He may return the advice of the ministers once for reconsideration.
★He may withhold assent to a state bill reserved by the Governor.
★So all five powers fall within his discretion.
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