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A legislative proposal introduced in either House of Parliament is called

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A legislative proposal introduced in either House of Parliament is called
  1. Act
  2. Law
  3. Ordinance
  4. Bill

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Correct answer: D - Bill
A legislative proposal introduced in either House of Parliament is a Bill. It becomes an Act only after both Houses pass it and the President gives assent under Article 111. An ordinance is made by the President under Article 123 when Parliament is not in session, not introduced as a proposal, and ‘law’ is the general term for the end result.

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