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  1. Q1 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
    1. Article 109 of the Constitution lays down a special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
    2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
    3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
    4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1, 2 and 3✓
    4. 1, 3 and 4
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Article 109 provides the special procedure for Money Bills; a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha; and the Rajya Sabha may make recommendations but cannot reject or amend the…

    Constitutional procedure under article 109Money billParliament
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  2. Q2 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
    1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
    2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can be a member of this Committee.
    3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee was first constituted as an ad-hoc committee in 2000 and later became a permanent standing committee. Its membership is drawn from Lok Sabha Members.…

    Committee composition and jurisdictionEthics committee of the lok sabhaParliament
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  3. Q3 2024 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
    While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration:
    1. He/She shall not preside.
    2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
    3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only✓
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
    Answer explanation

    1 only Statement 1 is correct: under Article 96, the Speaker cannot preside while a resolution for their removal is under consideration. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Speaker may speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings.…

    ParliamentPolityRemoval procedure and article 96
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