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Consider these statements about the Parliament of India. The President is a constituent part of…

Article 79 provides that Parliament consists of the President and the two Houses. Article 111 provides for presenting a passed bill to the President for assent.

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Consider these statements about the Parliament of India.

  1. The President is a constituent part of Parliament.
  2. Presidential assent is required for an ordinary bill passed by both Houses to become law.

Which statements are correct?

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Correct answer A

Article 79 provides that Parliament consists of the President and the two Houses. Article 111 provides for presenting a passed bill to the President for assent.

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Option A

Article 79 includes the President in Parliament, and Article 111 provides for presidential assent.

Option B

The assent statement is also correct under Article 111.

Option C

Article 79 also makes the President a constituent part of Parliament.

Option D

The Constitution supports both statements.

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