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Correct Answer: Option (A) — A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedStatement (a) is incorrect (and hence the correct answer): Under Article 109(1) of the Constitution, a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of the President. It cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
Statement (b) is correct: Under Article 110(3), the decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha on whether a bill is a Money Bill or not is final.
Statement (c) is correct: Under Article 109(2), the Rajya Sabha must return the Money Bill with its recommendations within 14 days.
Statement (d) is correct: Under Article 111, the President can either give assent or withhold assent to a Money Bill, but cannot return it for reconsideration.
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