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Which of the following is an example of subordinate (delegated) legislation as a source of law?

Rules framed by the Central Government under authority delegated by an Act of Parliament are subordinate legislation. They are made by the executive under power given by a parent statute, unlike Acts, constitutional amendments or judicial precedents, which are not delegated lawmaking.

  1. ARules framed by the Central Government under authority given by an Act of ParliamentCorrect
  2. BA Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament
  3. CAn amendment to the Constitution under Article 368
  4. DA judgment of the Supreme Court on a statute

Explanation

Delegated legislation consists of rules, regulations and orders made by the executive or other bodies under power conferred by a parent Act. A Bill passed by Parliament and a constitutional amendment are primary legislation. A court judgment is judicial precedent, not legislation.

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