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Correct Answer: Option (A) — The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedUnder Article 109 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills. It cannot amend or reject a Money Bill; it can only return the bill with recommendations within 14 days. The Lok Sabha may either accept or reject all or any of the recommendations. If the Lok Sabha accepts any recommendation, the bill is deemed passed in the modified form; if the Lok Sabha does not accept any recommendation, the bill is deemed to have been passed in the form in which it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
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