Q. In case of which of the following bills, the president of India can return a bill to the house for reconsideration?

1. Ordinary Bill
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: If it is an ordinary Bill
In case of an ordinary bill or a bill got introduced by a private member and passed by both houses, the president can just withhold assent. It is similar to the Pocket Veto in US.
If it is a constitution amendment Bill
The President has no veto power in respect of a constitutional amendment bill. The 24th Constitutional amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
If it a money bill
The President may either give or withhold his assent to a Money Bill. Under the Constitution, a Money Bill cannot be returned to the House by the President for reconsideration.

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