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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 15 of 149

Of the following political features, which is/are common to India and the USA. 1. Residuary powers vested in the centre. 2. Residuary powers vested in the states. 3. President has the power of pocket veto. 4. The upper house has some nominated members.

Polity

  1. A3 onlyCorrect
  2. B3 and 4 only
  3. C2, 3 and 4 only
  4. D1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A. 3 only

Explanation

The option 'President has pocket veto power' is the same in the political systems of America and India. BillsarekeptpendingindefinitelybythePresident using the pocket veto.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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