UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

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

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

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 Bill in a binding manner. Statement 4 is incorrect because the Lok Sabha may accept or reject any or all recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha. It is not constitutionally bound to accept them.

Topics: constitutional procedure under article 109, money bill, parliament, polity