Set D - UPSC Prelims 2025 Solutions

QQuestion

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?

OOptions

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

DDalvoy Solutions

Analyzing statements about Ordinances:

I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act: Correct. The President can promulgate an Ordinance to amend any existing Central Act when Parliament is not in session, provided the circumstances require immediate action.

II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right: Incorrect. An Ordinance cannot abridge or take away Fundamental Rights, as these are protected under the Constitution and can only be amended through the constitutional amendment process.

III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date: Correct. An Ordinance can be given retrospective effect and can come into operation from a date earlier than the date of its promulgation, if so specified in the Ordinance.

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SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips

For Ordinance power questions, remember that while Ordinances have wide scope, they cannot violate constitutional principles like Fundamental Rights. They can amend regular laws but not constitutional provisions.

SUPSC Prelims 2025 Syllabus Analysis

Polity & Governance - Legislative powers and emergency provisions

AUPSC Prelims 2025 Question Analysis

Medium to Hard difficulty - requires understanding of Ordinance making power and constitutional limitations

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