Q. With reference to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, consider the following statements:
1.Article 86(1) of the Constitution empowers the President to address either House or both Houses of Parliament.
2.Members of Parliament can move amendments to the Motion of Thanks expressing regret over omissions in the Address.
3.Amendments to the Motion of Thanks have been carried in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Article 86(1) empowers the President to address Parliament, and amendments to the Motion of Thanks are permitted. However, amendments have been carried only in the Rajya Sabha (five times) and never in the Lok Sabha. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
Source- BS

