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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. 1.A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
  2. 2.A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha, not prorogation. However, prorogation terminates a session, not the bill itself. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, provided it has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and continues to be pending.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

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