UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 97
Consider the following statements :
- The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
- The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
- The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha can neither reject nor amend a Money Bill and does not vote on Demands for Grants; it can, however, discuss the Union Budget.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - The Council of States may make recommendations on a Money Bill but cannot formally amend or veto it.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Demands for Grants are voted on by the Lok Sabha alone.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Both Houses may discuss the Annual Financial Statement; the voting restriction is different.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3; omits correct statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3.