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With reference to Indian Polity,

which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Planning Commission is accountable to Parliament
(b) President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session
(c) The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years
(d) National Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States
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Answer: (b) President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

(a) 39th
(b) 40th
(c) 42nd
(d) 44th
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Answer: (d) 44th