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Constitutional Provision Article 213
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2018–2021), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → GEO 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2021
Which one of the following is NOT the ordinance making power of Governor?
- A Governor shall have this power only when the legislature, or both Houses thereof, are not in session
- B The scope of ordinance making power is coextensive with the legislative powers of the state legislature
- C The Governor himself / herself shall not be competent to withdraw the ordinance at any time
- D It is not a discretionary power, but must be exercised with the aid and advice of Ministers
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CDS2018
Which one of the following regarding the ordinance-making power of the Governor is not correct?
- A It is not a discretionary power.
- B The Governor may withdraw the ordinance anytime.
- C The ordinance power can be exercised when the Legislature is not in session.
- D The aid and advice of ministers is not required for declaring the ordinance. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CDS2018
Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct?
- It is a discretionary power
- The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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