Question

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A Money Bill can be introduced only in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) and not in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Reason (R): The Council of States may only make recommendations on a Money Bill within 14 days, but the House of the People may accept or reject them, and in either case, the Bill is deemed to be passed.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

Money Bills are unique because the Lok Sabha has overriding authority—Rajya Sabha cannot block or amend them. Always remember Article 109 for such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the constitutional rule regarding Money Bills.
Article 109 of the Constitution of India clearly provides that a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. This makes Assertion (A) factually correct. The Rajya Sabha has no power of introduction.
Step 2: Understanding the role of the Rajya Sabha.
Under Article 109(2), the Rajya Sabha may only offer recommendations on a Money Bill within 14 days. The Lok Sabha may either accept or reject these recommendations.
Step 3: Determining whether the Bill still passes.
Even if the Rajya Sabha does nothing for 14 days, or its recommendations are rejected, the Bill is deemed to have been passed. This validates Reason (R).
Step 4: Relationship between (A) and (R).
Reason (R) explains \textit{why} a Money Bill must originate in the Lok Sabha: the Rajya Sabha has extremely limited powers over it. Thus, (R) correctly explains (A).