SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-1

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    Assertion [A]: If the budget presented to the Rajya Sabha is not passed within the stipulated period, the budget proposals are not affected.                              Reason [R]: In financial matters, the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?

    A)  Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

    B)  If both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

    C)  If A is true but R is false

    D)  If A is false but R is true

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The budget is presented in the Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister in the name of the President of India and upon being passed, is sent to the Rajya Sabha, where it can be deliberated on for up to 14 days. If not rejected by the Rajya Sabha, or 14 days lapse from the introduction of the bill in the Rajya Sabha without any action by the House, or recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha are not accepted by the Lok Sabha, the bill is considered passed.


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