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Answer : 4. "indefinitely"
For how long can the President of India retain a bill in pocket veto?
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For how long can the President of India retain a bill in pocket veto?
- 1one monthfalse
- 2six monthsfalse
- 3twelve monthsfalse
- 4indefinitelytrue
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Answer : 4. "indefinitely"
Explanation :
A pocket veto is a kind of veto enjoyed by the President of India by keeping a bill on his table indefinitely without giving or refusing assent. He will not take any action on the bill under Pocket veto. The first president to use Pocket Veto was Gyani Zail Singh.