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Civil Services Examination · Question 81

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?

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III
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Answer: (C) I and III only

Explanation

An Ordinance has the same force as an Act (I) and can be retrospective (III); like any law, however, it cannot violate Fundamental Rights, so II is incorrect.