Question

How many times does the president of India return a non-money bill passed by parliament?
A) Twice
B) Once
C) Thrice
D) Never

Answer 1

Hint: The President is the country's first citizen and leader. As the Union's executive power is vested in him, he plays a vital role in the country's governance. Along with the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Attorney-General of India, the President of India is a member of the Union Executive. The President's primary responsibility or task is to safeguard, maintain, and defend India's Constitution and laws.

Complete answer:
One time the president of India can return a non-money bill, passed by parliament. The President has an important role in the legislative process. The Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President make up Parliament. Only when the president provides his or her assent to a bill enacted by Parliament becomes law. If the Bill is not a money bill, the President can send it back to Parliament for reconsideration; but, if the Bill is passed again with or without revisions and brought to the President, he is obligated to give his approval.

The Indian Parliament is the Republic of India's top legislative body. It is a bicameral legislature made up of the President of India and two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) (House of the People). In his capacity as head of the legislative, the President has complete authority to call and prorogue either house of Parliament, as well as dissolve the Lok Sabha. Only on the advice of the Prime Minister and his Union Council of Ministers can the president utilize these powers.

One time the president of India can return a non-money bill, passed by parliament. Thus the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: Members of Parliament are those who are elected or nominated (by the President) to either house of Parliament (MP). Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha, are directly elected by the Indian public in single-member districts, whereas Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, are elected by proportional representation by members of all State Legislative Assembly.