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Which of the following correctly describes the usual stages through which a Bill becomes an Act of Parliament in India?

A Bill becomes an Act when it is introduced in a House of Parliament, passed by both Houses and assented to by the President. Courts, the Cabinet or the Election Commission do not enact primary legislation; Parliament does with Presidential assent.

  1. AIntroduction in a House, passage by both Houses, and assent of the PresidentCorrect
  2. BIntroduction in Lok Sabha only, passage by Lok Sabha, and notification by the Supreme Court
  3. CDrafting by the Cabinet Secretary, approval by the Prime Minister, and publication in the Gazette
  4. DPassage by Rajya Sabha alone followed by approval of the Election Commission

Explanation

An ordinary Bill is introduced in either House, passed by both Houses and then receives the President's assent, after which it becomes an Act. The Supreme Court does not notify Acts, so the second option is wrong. Cabinet and Prime Minister approval alone cannot make a law without Parliament.

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