UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 93
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
- A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Prorogation closes a parliamentary session but does not lapse pending bills; dissolution of the Lok Sabha has different effects on bills depending on their House of origin and status.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - A bill pending in Lok Sabha survives prorogation, though it generally lapses on dissolution.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - A bill pending in Rajya Sabha and not yet passed by Lok Sabha does not lapse on Lok Sabha dissolution.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.