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Q171. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
  2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is incorrect: According to Article 107(3), a bill pending in Parliament does not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses. Only pending notices (other than notices of intention to move for leave to introduce a bill) lapse on prorogation.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 107(4), a bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, because it has never been seized of or passed by the Lok Sabha.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Prorogation only terminates a session, not the life of the House, so bills never lapse on prorogation. Dissolution terminates the Lok Sabha, so only bills involving the Lok Sabha's action or transmission generally lapse.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q171)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q171

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 171 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "(b) 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Prorogation only terminates a session, not the life of the House, so bills never lapse on prorogation. Dissolution terminates the Lok Sabha, so only bills involving the Lok Sabha's action or transmission generally lapse.

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