Political Science · Indian Polity
In which of the following aspects of legislation does the Rajya Sabha have special powers?
- 1. In respect of creation of new states
- 2. In respect of changing the boundary of existing states
- 3. In respect of Parliament making laws on subjects in the State List
- 4. In respect of 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 respect of items 3 and 4, so the answer is 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The Rajya Sabha has special powers in respect of items 3 and 4, so the answer is 3 and 4.
★Under Article 249 the Rajya Sabha can let Parliament legislate on a State List subject in the national interest.
★Under Article 312 the Rajya Sabha can let Parliament create new All India Services.
★Both these powers belong exclusively to the Rajya Sabha as the chamber of the states.
★Creating new states or changing their boundaries is done by ordinary parliamentary law.
★There the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal roles, with no special Rajya Sabha power.
★So only items 3 and 4 reflect the special powers of the Rajya Sabha.
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