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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of Rajya Sabha in the budgetary procedure of the Parliament of India:
  1. The Budget is laid before Rajya Sabha, and its members can discuss it.
  2. The members of Rajya Sabha have the power to vote on Demands for Grants of various ministries.
  3. The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as the Budget is laid before and discussed in the Rajya Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect since only Lok Sabha can vote on Demands for Grants. Statement 3 is correct because the Appropriation Bill must be passed by both Houses to authorize withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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