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Which statement correctly reflects Article 200 regarding state bills?

Options

A

Governor must always assent to bills.

B

Governor can reserve a bill for the President.

C

Bills cannot be returned to the legislature.

D

President has no role in state legislation.

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Governor can reserve a bill for the President.

Solution :

The correct answer is: Governor can reserve a bill for the President.


Explanation:

Article 200 of the Constitution of India deals with the assenting to bills passed by the State Legislature. When a bill passed by the State Legislature is presented to the Governor, the Governor has four options:

1. Give assent to the bill.
2. Withhold assent to the bill.
3. Return the bill (if it is not a Money Bill) for reconsideration to the State Legislature.
4. Reserve the bill for the consideration of the President.


In certain cases, reserving the bill for the President is mandatory—specifically, if the bill endangers the position of the State High Court under the Constitution. Therefore, the statement "Governor can reserve a bill for the President" correctly reflects the provisions of Article 200.

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