Which one of the following statements is correct regarding lapse of bills on dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse.
A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse.
A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha lapses.
All pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
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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.