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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 does not lapse upon prorogation; prorogation merely adjourns the session. However, a bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, if it has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, continues its existence even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Dissolution affects only those bills that are pending in the Lok Sabha or have been passed by the Lok Sabha but are awaiting the Rajya Sabha's concurrence or have been returned by the Rajya Sabha.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

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