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What does the 'Rule of Lapse' mean?

A)  All pending bills in Parliament lapse with its prorogation.

B)  All appropriations voted by the Parliament expire at the end of the financial year.

C)  The demand for grants of a ministry lapses with criticism of its policy by the opposition.

D)   The appropriation bill lapses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.