Which one of the following statements about Money Bill is not correct

Which one of the following statements about Money Bill is not correct ?

Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
The Council of States has no power to reject or amend the Money Bill.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the sole and final power in deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill or otherwise.
The Council of States has no power to discuss the Money Bill.
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
Statement D is incorrect. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) does have the power to discuss a Money Bill. While it cannot reject or amend it, and must return it to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, it can certainly discuss the bill and make recommendations.
Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of the President (Article 109). The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills; it cannot reject or amend them but can suggest amendments, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If the Rajya Sabha does not return the bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to certify whether a bill is a Money Bill. This decision cannot be challenged in any court or in either House of Parliament. This power of the Lok Sabha (and its Speaker) over Money Bills reflects the principle that the House directly elected by the people (Lok Sabha) has primary control over financial matters.
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