UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 72
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament ?
- Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
- A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
- The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
- Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: Under Articles 109–110 a Money Bill originates only in Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha can make recommendations within 14 days but cannot veto it or compel acceptance.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Article 109 prescribes the special Money Bill procedure.
2. Correct/True - A Money Bill cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.
3. Correct/True - Rajya Sabha may recommend changes; it cannot finally reject/veto the bill.
4. Incorrect/False - Lok Sabha may accept or reject any Rajya Sabha recommendations.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits correct item 3 (Rajya Sabha may recommend changes; it cannot finally reject/veto the bill.).
B. Incorrect-omits correct item 1 (Article 109 prescribes the special Money Bill procedure.).
C. Correct-includes precisely the true/correct statements or pairs identified above.
D. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 4 (Lok Sabha may accept or reject any Rajya Sabha recommendations.); omits correct item 2 (A Money Bill cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.).