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Correct Answer: Option (A) — The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law.
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedOption (a) is not correct: An Appropriation Bill is classified as a Money Bill under Article 110. Under Article 109, the Rajya Sabha has only recommendatory powers over Money Bills; it cannot reject or amend them. If the Rajya Sabha does not return the bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
- Option (b) is correct per Article 114(3).
- Option (d) is correct per Article 117(1).
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