⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2011Salient Features of RPA

When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha:

aThe Budget is modified and presented again
bThe Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions
cThe Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
dThe Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
✓ Correct answer: d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
ExplanationIf the Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, it indicates a lack of confidence in the government's financial proposals.Since the government is responsible for presenting and managing the budget, this failure typically results in a crisis of confidence.In such a scenario, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are expected to resign, as the government's authority is effectively undermined.189

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