Question
Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
1. Article 109 mentions a special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer — C
Explanation
Article 109’s special procedure, the ban on introducing Money Bills in the Rajya Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha’s inability to reject (only suggest changes) are all correct — but the Lok Sabha isn’t obligated to accept Rajya Sabha’s suggested amendments.