With 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?
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| State | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| I. | Arunachal Pradesh | The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks |
| II. | Nagaland | The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act |
| III. | Tripura | Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganisation of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a fullfledged State |
With reference to India, consider the following:
I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements:
I. The Constitution of India/explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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