2002 · Q65
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionConstitution: making and features
- AThe 42nd Amendment extended the term of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from five years to six years
- BThe President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister
- CMoney Bills cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
- DOne third members of the Rajya Sabha retire on the expiry of every third year
Explanation
The 42nd Amendment did extend Lok Sabha and Assembly terms from five to six years — (A) is correct. The President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the Prime Minister's advice — (B) is correct. Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha — (C) is correct. But one-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every second year (a six-year term with biennial retirement), not every third year — (D) is incorrect. The question asks which is not correct: (D).