Political Science · Political Institutions in India
In which aspects of legislation does the Rajya Sabha have special powers?
- 1. The creation of new states
- 2. Changing the boundary of existing states
- 3. Empowering Parliament to make laws on a state-list subject
- 4. The creation of all-India services
A1 and 3
B3 and 4 ✓ Correct
C1, 2 and 4
D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 3 and 4 — The Rajya Sabha has special powers in items 3 and 4, so the answer is 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The Rajya Sabha has special powers in items 3 and 4, so the answer is 3 and 4.
★Under Article 249 it can empower Parliament to legislate on a state subject.
★Under Article 312 it can provide for new all-India services.
★Item 1 is wrong, because the creation of new states does not need a special Rajya Sabha power.
★Item 2 is wrong, because changing state boundaries also does not need a special Rajya Sabha power.
★These two special powers flow from the Rajya Sabha's role as the council of states.
★So the answer is 3 and 4.
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