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What happens to a Bill pending in the Lok Sabha when the Lok Sabha is dissolved?

A. It lapses automatically✓ Correct Answer
B. It does not lapse if it originated in the Rajya Sabha
C. It is transferred to a joint sitting
D. It remains pending for the next newly elected Lok Sabha

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 107 of the Indian Constitution specifies that any bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses automatically upon the dissolution of the house. Bills pending exclusively in the Rajya Sabha that have not been passed by the Lok Sabha do not lapse.

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