Q. With reference to Public Bills and Private Bills in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1.A Public Bill is introduced by a minister and reflects the policies of the ruling government.
2.A Private Bill, if rejected, may lead to the resignation of the government.
3.The introduction of a Private Bill requires a longer notice period than a Public Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- A Public Bill is introduced by a minister and reflects the government’s policy.
- A Private Bill, if rejected, has no impact on the government’s confidence in Parliament or its resignation. That applies only to Public Bills.
- A Private Bill requires a one-month notice for introduction, while a Public Bill requires only seven days’ notice.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
