Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Polity and Constitution · Question 27

Consider the following statements:<br/>1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.<br/>2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.<br/>3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

1. Correct. A Money Bill can neither be rejected nor amended by the Rajya Sabha; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject.

2. Correct. Demands for Grants are voted only by the Lok Sabha; the Rajya Sabha has no voting power on them.

3. Incorrect. The Annual Financial Statement (Union Budget) can be discussed in both Houses, though only the Lok Sabha votes on Demands for Grants.

Therefore, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.

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