Microtheme: Types of Bills —
9 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2024] With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
   1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
   2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
   3. A Bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2*
   • (c) 2 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 1 and 2*
2. [2024] Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
   1. Article 109 mentions 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:
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1,2 and 3*
   • (d) 1,3 and 4
   Correct Answer: (C) 1,2 and 3*
3. [2023] With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
   1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
   2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
   3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
   How many of the above statements are correct?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) All three
   • (d) None
   Correct Answer: (A) Only one
4. [2018] Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
   • (a) A Bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.
   • (b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India
   • (c) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of money out of the Contingency Fund of India
   • (d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.
   Correct Answer: (C) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of money out of the Contingency Fund of India
5. [2017] With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following
   statements:
   1. A Private Member’s Bill is a Bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.
   2. Recently, a Private Member’s Bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
6. [2016] Which of the following statements is/are correct?
   1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
   2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which was not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not
   lapse on dIssolution of the Lok Sabha.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
7. [2015] When a bill is reffered to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
   • (a) a simple majority of members present and voting
   • (b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting
   • (c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
   • (d) absolute majority of the Houses
   Correct Answer: (A) a simple majority of members present and voting
8. [2013] What will follow if a Money Bill substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
   • (a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the
     recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
   • (b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
   • (c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
   • (d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
   Correct Answer: (A) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the
   recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
9. [2012] A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
   1. Ordinary Legislation
   2. Money Bill
   3. Constitutional Amendment Bill
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (A) 1 only