Q33 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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The Money Bill is defined in which Article of the Constitution of India?

A Article 109
B Article 110
C Article 111
D Article 112

Correct answer: (b) Article 110

Explanation

  1. A

    Article 109

    (a) Article 109. Special procedure in Parliament for Money Bills (Lok Sabha primacy), not the definition clause.

  2. B

    Article 110

    (b) Article 110. Defines what is a Money Bill (taxation, borrowing, Consolidated Fund, etc.) and the Speaker’s certificate. That is the official key.

  3. C

    Article 111

    (c) Article 111. Assent to Bills by the President, including Money Bills after passage—not the definition.

  4. D

    Article 112

    (d) Article 112. Annual Financial Statement (the Budget), not the Money Bill definition.

Summary. Official key is (b) Article 110. 109 is procedure, 111 is assent, 112 is the Budget. Honour the stored letter (b).