The President is required to act in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers under
Question and options
The President is required to act in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers under
- clause (1) of Article 74 ever since the 42nd amendment of 1976
- clause (2) of Article 74 ever since the 42nd amendment of 1976
- clause (4) of Article 74 ever since the 42nd amendment of 1976
- clause (3) of Article 74 ever since the 42nd amendment of 1976
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - clause (1) of Article 74 ever since the 42nd amendment of 1976
The 42nd Amendment (1976) amended Art 74(1) to require the President to act in accordance with the Council of Ministers' advice. The 44th Amendment later added a proviso allowing him to return advice once for reconsideration.
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