The Parliament (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-VI

Total Questions: 50

41. Money Bill can be presented- [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Only in the Lok Sabha
Solution:A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. If any question arises about whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult anyone. A Money Bill cannot be referred to a joint session of the Parliament. Rajya Sabha is required to return the Money Bill within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt. Thus, Rajya Sabha may withhold the bill for a maximum of 14 days [Art. 109(2)].

42. Of the following statements, which one is not correct? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Money Bill is introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

43. Which one of the following statements is correct? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha.
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

44. Money Bill is introduced in - [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Lok Sabha
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

45. A Money Bill under the Constitution of India is tabled in the - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Lok Sabha
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

46. A Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Rajya Sabha within- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) 14 days
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

47. If a Money Bill is accepted in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha can withhold it maximum up to- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (d) 14 days
Solution:It has been laid down in Article 109 (1) of the Constitution of India that a Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Article 109(2) lays down that, after a Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha, it shall be transferred to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. In turn, the Rajya Sabha, within a period of 14 days of its receipt of the Bill, shall return the Bill with or without its recommendation to the Lok Sabha, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

48. Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by Lok Sabha for a maximum period of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Fourteen days
Solution:In the case of a Money Bill, the Council of State shall return the Bill to the House of People within fourteen days, and the ordinary Bill has no time limit. Since the options given in the question include fourteen days and the infinite time limit has not been given. Hence, the Finance Bill has been taken as a Money Bill. As all money Bills are Financial Bills. The Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha.
FeaturesMoney BillFinancial Bill
Constitutional ProvisionArticle 110Article 117
Introduced byIntroduced only by a ministerIntroduced either by a minister or by a private member
Approval of PresidentRequires prior recommendation before introduction

Exemption- Amendments related to reduction or abolition of any tax

No prior recommendation of the President is required
IntroductionOnly in Lok SabhaFinance I bills are introduced in Lok Sabha while Finance II bills can be introduced in any of the two houses
Rajya SabhaRajya Sabha cannot amend or reject, it should return the bill with or without recommendations which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok SabhaRajya Sabha can amend it
Time period for Rajya SabhaCan be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.Can be detained by the for a maximum period of 6 months.
Speaker's endorsementRequires the certification of SpeakerDoesn't require Speaker's certification
Joint sittingNo provision for joint sittingHas a provision for joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
President's assentHe/She can either give assent or withhold it but cannot return the billHe/She can give assent, return the bill or either withhold the bill

49. In how many days Rajya Sabha has to return Money Bill to Lok Sabha? [U.P. Lower (Pre) 2009, U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013, U.P.RO/A.R.O (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Within 14 days
Solution:In the case of a Money Bill, the Council of State shall return the Bill to the House of People within fourteen days, and the ordinary Bill has no time limit. Since the options given in the question include fourteen days and the infinite time limit has not been given. Hence, the Finance Bill has been taken as a Money Bill. As all money Bills are Financial Bills. The Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha.

50. Which of the following procedures will enable the adoption of a Money Bill that was once passed by the Lok Sabha but was amended by the Rajya Sabha? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (d) It will be deemed to have been passed if the Lok Sabha passes it again either by accepting or rejecting the amendments.
Solution:According to Article 109, Lok Sabha has been given special power regarding Money Bill. Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. It can be detained by Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days and cannot be amended or rejected by Rajya Sabha. The Money Bill returned by Rajya Sabha by Lok Sabha, with or without recommendation, may be accepted or rejected by Lok Sabha.
FeaturesMoney BillFinancial Bill
Constitutional ProvisionArticle 110Article 117
Introduced byIntroduced only by a ministerIntroduced either by a minister or by a private member
Approval of PresidentRequires prior recommendation before introduction

Exemption- Amendments related to reduction or abolition of any tax

No prior recommendation of the President is required
IntroductionOnly in Lok SabhaFinance I bills are introduced in Lok Sabha while Finance II bills can be introduced in any of the two houses
Rajya SabhaRajya Sabha cannot amend or reject, it should return the bill with or without recommendations which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok SabhaRajya Sabha can amend it
Time period for Rajya SabhaCan be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.Can be detained by the for a maximum period of 6 months.
Speaker's endorsementRequires the certification of SpeakerDoesn't require Speaker's certification
Joint sittingNo provision for joint sittingHas a provision for joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
President's assentHe/She can either give assent or withhold it but cannot return the billHe/She can give assent, return the bill or either withhold the bill