Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

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Q: 55 (IAS/2012)
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,231,26,17,231,5,4

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{'rajya sabha': [50, 3, 22, 40], 'special powers': [0, 1, 1, 5], 'election procedure': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'constitution': [39, 3, 11, 39], 'india services': [3, 0, 1, 0], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'election commissioners': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'election commission': [9, 1, 1, 6], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'president': [4, 0, 2, 1]}

The correct answer to the question is indeed option 2. The Constitution of India has given the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament), the special power to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority to enable Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List. Additionally, it can create one or more All India Services.

Option 1 is incorrect because the modification of territories or change of a state`s name requires a bill to be passed by both houses of the Parliament and not just the Rajya Sabha.

Option 3 is not accurate because the procedure for the election of the President and determination of his/her pension after retirement is defined in the Constitution and cannot be altered simply by a resolution in the Rajya Sabha.

Option 4 is incorrect because the functions and structure of the Election Commission of India are determined by the Constitution and not solely by the Rajya Sabha.