[Solved] The legislative powers of the President include all the following but:

Q.	The legislative powers of the President include all the following but:
A.	the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament
B.	the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock
C.	the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha
D.	the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose
Answer» C. the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha

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