Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
  2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
  3. A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is prorogued.
  4. A Bill originating in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha and which is still pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 2, 3 and 4 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 3 and 4 only

  4. 1, 2 and 4 only
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bills pending in the Rajya Sabha that have not been passed by the Lok Sabha do not lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, a bill returned by the President for reconsideration remains active. However, a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses, as does any bill pending in the Lok Sabha itself.

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