How long can the President of India act without the approval of Parliament on certain matters?

• A. One week
• B. One month
• C. Three months
• D. Indefinitely

Answer: (B)

The President of India can act without the approval of Parliament on certain matters for a duration of one month. This provision is outlined in the Constitution of India, which allows the President to take certain actions in urgent situations, especially concerning ordinances.

In specific cases, when Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate ordinances that have the same force as laws passed by Parliament. However, these ordinances must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of reassembly, or else they will cease to operate. Therefore, while the immediate action can last for one month, the constitutional framework stipulates that the legitimacy of such actions requires subsequent Parliamentary endorsement to continue. This temporal limitation emphasizes the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in the governance of the country.