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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Parliament

2011 PYQ

Question 13

When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,

Choose one answer Athe Budget is modified and presented again Bthe Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions Cthe Union Finance Minister is asked to resign Dthe Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

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Correct answer: D

Correct Option: D Explanation: Failure of the Lok Sabha to approve the Union Budget is conventionally treated as a loss of confidence in the government, requiring the Council of Ministers to resign. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - Simply resubmitting a modified Budget does not resolve the political loss of confidence. B: Incorrect - Rajya Sabha cannot substitute for the Lok Sabha’s approval of grants and Money Bills. C: Incorrect - Collective responsibility applies to the full Council of Ministers, not just the Finance Minister. D: Correct - the Prime Minister tenders the Council’s resignation following such a defeat.

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