Multiple choice

Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of

  1. one month

  2. 3 months

  3. seven days

  4. fourteen days
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As per the provisions of Article 109 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers with respect to Money Bills. A Money Bill after having been passed by the Lok Sabha, and sent to Rajya Sabha for its recommendations, has to be returned to the Lok Sabha by the Rajya Sabha, within a period of fourteen days from the date of its receipt, with or without recommendations.

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