Question

An ordinance promulgated by the President --------.
A. will lapse automatically after 2 months
B. will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the parliament
C. will automatically become a law after 6 months
D. will continue to be in force till it is superseded by an act of the parliament.

Answer 1

Hint:
According to Article 123 of the constitution, The president has the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. These ordinances have the same effect as an Act of parliament but it is temporary in nature. Since it is temporary in nature, it needs approval of parliament after some specific period.

Complete answer:
The ordinance will lapse on the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the parliament. The ordinance will be laid before both houses of the parliament. The ordinances will cease to operate at the expiration of 6 weeks from the meeting of the parliament. If parliament does not approve ordinance within 6 weeks of its reassembly, it will expire.

Therefore the correct answer is B

Note:
The governor has also the power to promulgate ordinance during recess of the legislature.
In this sense, The president and the governor have the same power.
The president can withdraw ordinances at any time.