Q51 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Which reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:I.An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.II.An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.III.An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  1. A

    I and II only

    I and II only. That drops a keyed ordinance/legislature line.

  2. B

    II and III only

    II and III only. That drops I.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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