Consider the following statement:
When a bill has been passed by the legislative assembly, or by both houses of the legislature of the state (in case of a legislative council), then the Governor may:
- 1. Assent to the bill.
- 2. Return it for reconsideration.
- 3. Withhold his assent.
- 4. Return the money bill.
- AOnly 4 is correct
- B1 and 3 are correct
- C1, 2 and 3 are correct
- DOnly 2 is correct
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Explanation
Under Article 200, when a bill passed by the State Legislature is presented to the Governor, the Governor may:
- give assent,
- withhold assent,
- return the bill (if it is not a Money Bill) for reconsideration, or
- reserve it for the President's consideration.
If the House passes a returned bill again, the Governor must assent. A Money Bill cannot be returned, so statement 4 is wrong and the answer is 1, 2 and 3.