Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding fate of Bill in State Legislature:

(a) A bill pending shall lapse on prorogation of the House. (b) A bill pending in Legislative Assembly and not passed by Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of Legislative Assembly. (c) A bill pending in Legislative Assembly or after having been passed in Legislative Assembly is pending in Legislative Assembly shall lapse on the dissolution of the Assembly. (d) A bill is deemed to be passed if passed by both the Houses.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b) and (c)

  3. Only (d)

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Article 196 lays down that a bill pending in the legislature of a state shall not lapse by reason of prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.

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