With reference to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, which of the following bills do NOT lapse? 1. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha. 2. A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the President for reconsideration. 3. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation

According to the rules of parliamentary procedure, upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha: 1. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 2. A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse. Hence, statement 2 is correct. 3. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.