Question

Consider the following statements:

A. The Lok Sabha cannot override the Rajya Sabha by passing the bill for the second time and vice versa.

B. The Legislative Assembly can override the Legislative Council by passing the bill for the second time and not vice versa.

C. The Constitution provides the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.

D. The Constitution does not provide the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A and D only
2. B and C only
3. A, B and C only
4. B and D only

Answer 1

Correct Answer: B and C only

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Explanation:

1. Statement A:

   • The Lok Sabha cannot override the Rajya Sabha by passing the bill for the second time and vice versa.
   • Incorrect:
     • In the case of ordinary bills, the Lok Sabha can override the Rajya Sabha through the mechanism of joint sitting (Article 108). The statement is therefore not entirely accurate.

2. Statement B:

   • The Legislative Assembly can override the Legislative Council by passing the bill for the second time and not vice versa.
   • Correct:
     • In bicameral state legislatures, if the Legislative Assembly passes a bill for the second time after it is rejected, amended, or delayed by the Legislative Council, the Assembly's decision prevails (Article 197).

3. Statement C:

   • The Constitution provides the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.
   • Correct:
     • Article 108 of the Constitution provides for a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to resolve a deadlock over an ordinary bill. However, this mechanism does not apply to money bills and constitutional amendment bills.

4. Statement D:

   • The Constitution does not provide the mechanism of joint sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.
   • Incorrect:
     • As mentioned above, Article 108 provides for the mechanism of joint sitting to resolve deadlocks. Hence, this statement is factually incorrect.

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Conclusion:

The correct statements are B and C only.
Thus, the correct answer is B and C only.