Money Bill in Parliament
Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? Select the answer using the code given below:
- 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.
Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Article 109 details the special procedure, which dictates Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject it, only to recommend changes. Statement 4 is incorrect; the Lok Sabha is entirely free to accept or reject any or all of the Rajya Sabha's recommendations.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q68
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Parliament & Legislature
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constitution Art.109
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