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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Parliament

2013 PYQ

Question 37

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

Choose one answer AThe Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha BThe Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further CThe Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration DThe President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: Under Article 109, Rajya Sabha may only recommend amendments to a Money Bill; Lok Sabha may accept or reject them. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - Correct: Lok Sabha retains authority to accept or disregard Rajya Sabha’s recommendations. B: Incorrect - Wrong: Lok Sabha may proceed even if the upper House proposes substantial changes. C: Incorrect - Wrong: further referral for reconsideration is not the prescribed Money Bill mechanism. D: Incorrect - Wrong: there is no joint sitting for disagreement on a Money Bill.

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