How many of the following bills do not lapse with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha.
3. The prorogation of the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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How many of the following bills do not lapse with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha.
3. The prorogation of the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

● Statement 1 is incorrect: A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but still pending in the Rajya Sabha will lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The bill must be reintroduced in the newly constituted Lok Sabha for consideration. 

● Statement 2 is correct: A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. It remains active and will be reintroduced in the next session of the newly constituted Lok Sabha for reconsideration.

● Statement 3 is correct: A bill does not lapse on the account of prorogation of the houses.

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How many of the following bills do not lapse with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha? 1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha. 2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha. 3. The prorogation of the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None