Consider the following 1 A bill involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India 2 A bill f...........

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Consider the following:

1. A bill involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India

2. A bill for the alteration of boundaries of states

3. A private member bill that concerns minority welfare

4. Any ordinary bill in which the states may be interested

How many of the above require prior recommendation of the President ?

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

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Explanation:

correct :Statement 1: It becomes a money bill and thus President must approve the introduction of the bill.
correct :Statement 2: Under Article 3, the President must recommend the introduction of this bill as it has the potential to significantly affect the federal balance of power between centre and states.
Incorrect :Statement 3: The constitution does not distinguish between Private or public bills when it comes to the requirement of prior Presidential assent.
Incorrect ;Statement 4: It is only in certain cases, such as alternation of state boundaries or introduction of GST, that the bill needs prior permission of the President. In other cases it is not mandatory.