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Rajya Sabha

Asked 27 times across 6 UPSC exams over 45 years (1981–2026), peaking in 2013.
27
PYQs
6/4
Exams
22
Years active
1981–2026
Span
2013
Peak
27/27
Answers

Sample questions

NDA2026

Consider the following statements

  1. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
  2. The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject a Money Bill but can suggest amendment(s)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A I only
  2. B II only
  3. C Both I and II ✓
  4. D Neither I nor II
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
GEO2025

Which of the following statements about Money Bill is/are correct?

  1. The Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha shall be returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days with its recommendations
  2. The Lok Sabha shall agree to the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha on the Money Bill to consider it passed by both the Houses of the Parliament
  3. The Finance Minister has absolute powers to pass the Money Bill. Select the answer

using the code given below.

  1. A 1 only ✓
  2. B 2 only
  3. C 1 and 2 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
CISF2024

Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. The power to initiate a Money Bill
  2. To declare a subject in the State List as a subject of national importance
  3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 2 only ✓
  3. C 2 and 3 only
  4. D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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