UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 37
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
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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.