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Topic Ordinance-making power
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 4 years (2018–2022), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → CAPF 2022
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.
CAPF2022
The landmark case of D. C. Wadhwa vs. State of Bihar in the Supreme Court is related to which one of the following powers of the Governor?
- A To repromulgate ordinances ✓
- B To appoint a Chief Minister
- C To grant pardon, etc.
- D To revise the emoluments and allowances of the MLAs
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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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