1.

In both Parliament and State Legislatures, the FIRST stage of introducing an ordinary bill
typically involves:

(a) Sending the bill directly to the President/Governor for assent

(b) Presenting the bill to a select committee for scrutiny
(c) Introducing the bill in either house by a minister or a private member
(d) Holding a public debate on the merits of the bill

Answer: (c) Introducing the bill in either house by a minister or a private member

Detailed Solution: The first step involves introducing the bill, and both Houses in Parliament
and State Legislatures allow proposals from ministers or private members.

2. Which of the following statements about Ordinary Bills in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House
of Parliament) is INCORRECT?

(a) The Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments to an ordinary bill passed by the Lok
Sabha.
(b) The Rajya Sabha cannot reject an ordinary bill outright.
(c) If there is disagreement between the two Houses on a bill, a joint sitting is mandatory to
resolve the issue.
(d) The Rajya Sabha has limited power to delay ordinary bills compared to the Lok Sabha.

Answer: (b) The Rajya Sabha can reject an ordinary bill outright.

Detailed Solution: The Rajya Sabha has the power to reject an ordinary bill altogether, unlike
its role in amending Money Bills.

3. How many times can a State Legislature Assembly send a bill back to the Governor for
reconsideration after the Governor withholds assent?

(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) There is no limit
(d) The bill cannot be sent back after being withheld.

Answer: (a) Once

Detailed Solution: State Legislatures can send a bill back only once for reconsideration after
the Governor withholds assent.

4. When an ordinary bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament and receives Presidential
assent, it becomes:

(a) A constitutional amendment

(b) An executive order
(c) An Act of Parliament
(d) A law binding on all citizens

Answer: (c) An Act of Parliament

Detailed Solution: Upon receiving Presidential assent, the ordinary bill becomes an Act of
Parliament, a formal law.

5. What is the PRIMARY difference in the role of the President and Governor regarding
ordinary bills passed by their respective legislatures?

(a) The President can veto an ordinary bill, while the Governor cannot.
(b) The President's assent is mandatory for all ordinary bills, while the Governor has
discretion.
(c) The Governor can only return a bill for reconsideration, while the President can withhold
assent altogether.
(d) There is no significant difference in their roles.

Answer: (c) The Governor can only return a bill for reconsideration, while the President has
discretion to withhold assent altogether.

6. In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of a State Legislature on an ordinary
bill, which body does NOT play a role in resolving the issue?

(a) The President of India

(b) A joint sitting of both Houses
(c) The Governor of the State
(d) A committee formed by the Speaker and Chairman

Answer: (a) The President of India

Detailed Solution: Unlike Parliament, deadlocks in State Legislatures are resolved internally
through a joint sitting, not involving the President.

7. While considering ordinary bills, which house enjoys greater power in both Parliament
and State Legislatures?

(a) The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) / Legislative Council (Upper House in some states)
(b) The Lok Sabha (Lower House) / Legislative Assembly (Lower House)
(c) Both Houses have equal power.
(d) The power dynamics vary depending on the specific bill.

Answer: (b) The Lok Sabha (Lower House) / Legislative Assembly (Lower House)

Detailed Solution: The Lower Houses (Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies) have more
power due to their direct reflection of people's mandate.

8. Ordinary Bills related to taxation (like income tax) typically fall under the category of:
(a) Private Member's Bills
(b) Money Bills
(c) Government Bills
(d) Constitutional Amendment Bills

Answer: (b) Money Bills

Detailed Solution: Money Bills have specific procedures and require the recommendation of
the President/Governor before introduction.

Absolutely! Here are 10 MCQs, complete with answers and detailed solutions, focused on
the legislative procedures concerning Money Bills in the Indian Constitution.

**MCQ Set: Money Bills in the Indian Constitution**

**Instructions:** Carefully select the most appropriate answer for each multiple-choice
question.

**1. Which of the following statements accurately defines a Money Bill according to the
Indian Constitution?**

* (A) A bill dealing with any aspect of financial taxation and expenditure
* (B) A bill presented by the Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha
* (C) A bill containing provisions exclusively related to the topics listed in Article 110
* (D) A bill that requires the President's prior recommendation for introduction

**Answer:** (C)

**Solution:** Article 110 of the Indian Constitution precisely defines a Money Bill. It includes
provisions dealing with:
* The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of any tax.
* The regulation of borrowing by the Union government.
* The custody of the Consolidated Fund or Contingency Fund of India.
* The appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
* Declaring any expenditure to be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
* Any matter incidental to the above provisions.

**2. Where must a Money Bill be initially introduced in the Indian Parliament?**

* (A) Lok Sabha

* (B) Rajya Sabha
* (C) Either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha
* (D) Either the Lok Sabha or a State Legislative Assembly

**Answer:** (A)
**Solution:** Article 109 of the Indian Constitution mandates that a Money Bill can only be
introduced in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).

**3. What is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha's role in relation to Money Bills?**

* (A) The Speaker can introduce amendments to a Money Bill

* (B) The Speaker can delay the passing of a Money Bill indefinitely
* (C) The Speaker can refer a Money Bill to a joint committee
* (D) The Speaker's decision is final on whether a bill is a Money Bill or not.

**Answer:** (D)

**Solution:** The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the sole authority to determine whether a
bill qualifies as a Money Bill. The Speaker's decision on this matter is binding and cannot be
questioned.

**4. What is the maximum time the Rajya Sabha has to consider a Money Bill sent by the
Lok Sabha?**

* (A) 7 days
* (B) 14 days
* (C) 30 days
* (D) 45 days

**Answer:** (B)

**Solution:** Article 109 states that the Rajya Sabha (the upper house) must consider and
return a Money Bill within 14 days of receiving it. They can suggest recommendations, but
the Lok Sabha is not bound to accept them.

**5. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return a Money Bill within the stipulated 14 days, what is the
consequence?**

* (A) The bill is considered null and void and has to be reintroduced.
* (B) The bill is deemed to be passed by both Houses of Parliament.
* (C) The President of India can intervene to resolve the deadlock.
* (D) A joint sitting of both Houses is convened.

**Answer:** (B)

**Solution:** If the stipulated 14-day period expires, the bill is automatically considered
passed by both Houses, even without the Rajya Sabha's explicit consent.