A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I and III only
D
I, II and III
Correct answer: (c) I and III only
Explanation
- A
I and II only
I and II only. That drops a keyed ordinance/legislature line.
- B
II and III only
II and III only. That drops I.
- C
I and III only
I and III only. An ordinance can be issued when the House is not in session, and the other keyed limit holds. II is the extra/false limb.
- D
I, II and III
All three. II fails.
Summary. Official Set A key is (c) I and III only. Article 123: ordinance when Parliament is not in session, laid before the House, six-week outer limit, etc. The official pair is I and III; II is not scored.
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