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A Bill brought by a Minister in Parliament is described as a Government Bill. What distinguishes it from a Private Member's Bill?

A Government Bill is introduced by a Minister and reflects government policy, while a Private Member's Bill is introduced by a member of Parliament who is not a Minister. Both types still require readings, passage by both Houses and the President's assent before they become law.

  1. AA Government Bill is introduced by a Minister, while a Private Member's Bill is introduced by a member who is not a MinisterCorrect
  2. BA Government Bill can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha
  3. CA Private Member's Bill automatically becomes law if it is passed by the Lok Sabha alone
  4. DA Government Bill needs no reading before it is passed

Explanation

The classification depends on who introduces the Bill: a Minister for a Government Bill, any other member for a Private Member's Bill. Both must go through the readings and need passage by both Houses plus assent. Government Bills are not limited to the Rajya Sabha.

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