Q68 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.4.Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1, 2 and 3
D 1, 3 and 4

Correct answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. True, but the Rajya Sabha’s limited role (3) is also keyed.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Drops Article 109, which is correctly cited.

  3. C

    1, 2 and 3

    1, 2 and 3. Special procedure in Art. 109; not introduced in Rajya Sabha; RS may recommend, not reject.

  4. D

    1, 3 and 4

    1, 3 and 4. Statement 4 fails: Lok Sabha need not accept Rajya Sabha’s suggestions.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1, 2 and 3. Article 109 is the special procedure for Money Bills. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has 14 days to return it with recommendations; it cannot reject. Lok Sabha may accept or ignore those recommendations — so 4 is false.

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