Political Science · Political Institutions in India
The Rajya Sabha has special powers in which of the following?
- 1. Creation of new states
- 2. Creation of all-India services
- 3. Signing of foreign treaties affecting states
- 4. Empowering Parliament to make laws on a state subject
A1 and 2
B3 and 4
C2 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 2 and 4 — The Rajya Sabha has special powers in items 2 and 4, so the answer is 2 and 4.
Explanation
★The Rajya Sabha has special powers in items 2 and 4, so the answer is 2 and 4.
★Under Article 312 it can create new all-India services.
★Under Article 249 it can empower Parliament to legislate on a state subject.
★Item 1 is wrong, because the creation of new states does not need a special Rajya Sabha power.
★Item 3 is wrong, because the signing of foreign treaties is an executive function.
★These two special powers reflect the Rajya Sabha's role as the council of states.
★So only the all-India services and the state-subject powers are special to it.
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