Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill, and it is up to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) to accept or reject these recommendations.
Statement 2 is also correct: The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. The Demands for Grants are presented in the Lok Sabha, and it is the Lok Sabha's sole prerogative to vote on them.
However, statement 3 is incorrect: The Rajya Sabha can discuss the Annual Financial Statement (budget). While the Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the budget, it has the power to discuss and debate it.