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Q:

When a constitutional amendment bill is sent to the President, he

  • 1
    withhold his consent
  • 2
    return it to the Parliament for reconsideration
  • 3
    delay it for a period not exceeding six months
  • 4
    bound to give his consent
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Answer : 1. "withhold his consent"
Explanation :

In the case of such bills, the President must give assent. He cannot return the bill or withhold it (unlike ordinary bills). After this, the bill becomes a Constitutional Amendment Act and the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.

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