2000 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies
Question 59: Polity and Governance
Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?
aA Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
bThe Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
cThe Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days
dThe President cannot return a Money Bill to Lok Sabha for reconsideration
AnswerThe answer is (a).
A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, never in the Rajya Sabha (Articles 109 and 110). The Speaker's certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill is final. The Rajya Sabha must return it within 14 days with or without recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject. The President may give assent or withhold it, but cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: it is not correct, since a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
- (b) Correct: the Speaker's decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill is final.
- (c) Correct: the Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days.
- (d) Correct: the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.