Which one of the following statements is correct regarding lapse of bills on dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
[amp_mcq option1=”Pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse.” option2=”A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse.” option3=”A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha lapses.” option4=”All pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
1. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha.
2. A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the President.
3. A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the President for reconsideration.
4. Pending assurances which are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances.
Option A correctly states that pending assurances do not lapse. Option B is incorrect as a bill passed by Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha *does* lapse. Option C is incorrect because a bill pending in Rajya Sabha but *not* passed by the Lok Sabha *does not* lapse. Option D is the opposite of A and thus incorrect.
– Bills originating and pending only in Rajya Sabha do not lapse.
– Pending assurances before the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse.