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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

A
the matter of creating new All India Services
B
amending the Constitution
C
the removal of the government
D
making cut motions
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
Correct Answer
amending the Constitution
Exclusive Powers of Rajya Sabha: Under Article 312, only the Rajya Sabha has the power to initiate the creation of new All India Services, giving it exclusive, ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Parliament
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Exclusive Powers of Rajya Sabha ▼
Under Article 312, only the Rajya Sabha has the power to initiate the creation of new All India Services, giving it exclusive, not equal, authority in this domain.
Constitutional Amendments ▼
Under Article 368, a Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House and must be passed by both Houses with a special majority. Here, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha share exactly equal powers.
Executive Accountability ▼
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible solely to the Lok Sabha (Article 75). Only the Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion to remove the government.
Financial Powers ▼
Cut motions and the passing of the budget are exclusive privileges of the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha can only discuss the budget but cannot vote on demands for grants.
Conclusion ▼
Equal powers exist only in the amendment of the Constitution.
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