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Q37 (CISF/2024) Polity & Governance › Parliament

Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabha?
1. The power to initiate a Money Bill
2. To declare a subject in the State List as a subject of national importance
3. To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B

Explanation

The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) possesses certain exclusive powers under the Indian Constitution that are not shared with the Lok Sabha:

  • Article 249: The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution (by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting) declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to make laws regarding a matter in the State List. This makes Statement 2 correct.
  • Article 312: It can authorize the creation of new All-India Services.

Statement 1 is incorrect because a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha (Article 109). The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. Statement 3 is incorrect because the power to initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India (Article 61) lies with either House of Parliament; it is not an exclusive power of the Rajya Sabha.

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