UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    When it comes to the passage of Money Bills, how is the situation in the Union Parliament different from that in the State Legislature?

    A)  Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha at the union level, but in both Houses of Legislature at the state level

    B)  The time limit within, which the Upper House can return a Money Bill is 14 days in case of the Union and one month in case of states

    C)  In Parliament, there is no provision for joint-sitting in case of Money Bills, but there is in case State Legislatures

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [c] The only information needed in this question is that there is no difference between the legislative process in Parliament or State Legislatures with regards to Money Bills. So, Money Bills can be introduced only in the lower House in both Parliament and State Legislature. The time limit within which the upper House can return a Money Bill for reconsideration is 14 days for both and there is no provision for joint-sitting with regards to Money Bill in both.


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