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Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
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The correct answer is Option 2. In the Indian parliamentary system, the powers of the Rajya Sabha are categorized into equal, unequal, and special powers compared to the Lok Sabha.

  • Amending the Constitution: Under Article 368, a Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House and must be passed by each House separately by a special majority. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a deadlock, giving the Rajya Sabha equal veto power.
  • New All India Services (Option 1): This is a special power of the Rajya Sabha under Article 312; the Lok Sabha cannot initiate this process.
  • Removal of Government (Option 3): The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha. A No-Confidence Motion cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
  • Cut Motions (Option 4): These are part of the budgetary process. Since the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills, it cannot vote on demands for grants or move cut motions.
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Q. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in [A] the matter of creating new All India Services [B] amending the Constitution [C] the…
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 7.5/10 · 2.5/10

This is a classic 'Laxmikanth Table' question. It rewards clarity on the three buckets of bicameral relations: Equal powers, Unequal powers, and Special powers. If you missed this, your static polity revision is fundamentally flawed.

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Statement 1
Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the Lok Sabha in creating new All India Services?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"It is also the house with the authority to sanction the setting up of new All India Services, crucial for the functioning of the bureaucracy, if the need arises."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states which House has the authority to sanction the setting up of new All India Services.
  • Directly ties the Rajya Sabha to the constitutional role of authorising All-India Services formation.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Thus, a resolution was passed by Rajya Sabha on 6 December 1961 to create the Indian Engineering Service, Indian Medical and Health Service and the Indian Forest Service."
Why this source?
  • Provides a concrete historical example of the Rajya Sabha passing a resolution to create specific All-India Services.
  • Shows the procedural effect: Rajya Sabha resolution enabled Parliament to amend the All-India Services Act and create services.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > All-India Services > p. 545
Strength: 5/5
“Article 312 of the .Constitution authorises the Parliament of India to create new All-India Services based on a resolution passed by Rajya Sabha to that effect. Thus, a new All-India Service ~an be created only by an ' .. act of Parliament and not by a resolution of Rajya Sabha, However, the Parliament cannot do so without the recommendation of Rajya Sabha. This power is given-to the 'Rajya Sabha to protect the interests of states in the Indian federal system. Interestingly, the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly did not provide a constitutional status to the All-India Services. Accordingly, the Draft Constitution did not make any mention of the All-India Services.”
Why relevant

States Article 312 authorises Parliament to create new All-India Services but says Parliament cannot do so without the recommendation of the Rajya Sabha — indicating a special role for Rajya Sabha.

How to extend

A student could check that 'Parliament' means both Houses and then look up Article 312's text to confirm that only Rajya Sabha's resolution is required, implying asymmetry.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 260
Strength: 5/5
“The Rajya Sabha has been given four exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha: | 1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249). | 2. It can authorize the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312). | 3. It alone can initiate a move for the removal of the Vice-President. In other words, a resolution for the removal can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha (Article 67).”
Why relevant

Lists special powers exclusive to Rajya Sabha, explicitly naming the power to authorise creation of All-India Services (Article 312) as not enjoyed by Lok Sabha.

How to extend

Using this rule, a student can infer that on this subject Rajya Sabha has a unique constitutional competence and compare it with ordinary legislative procedure.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > III All-India Services > p. 549
Strength: 4/5
“Article 312 makes the following provisions in respect of all-India services: (a) The Parliament can create new all-India services (including an all-India judicial service), if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest to do so. Such a resolution in the Rajya Sabha should be supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting. This power of recommendation is given to the Rajya Sabha to protect the interests of states in the Indian federal system. Though the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made the provision for the creation of a11- India judicial service, no such law has been made so far.”
Why relevant

Explains Article 312 requires a Rajya Sabha resolution supported by two-thirds of members present and voting to recommend creation of new All-India services.

How to extend

A student can combine this voting threshold detail with the fact that ordinary bills require passage in both Houses to see that Rajya Sabha has an additional gatekeeping requirement.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 260
Strength: 4/5
“The Rajya Sabha has been given four exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha: • It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249). • 2. It can authorize the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312). • 3. It alone can initiate a move for the removal of the Vice-President. In other words, a resolution for the removal can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha (Article 67).• 4.”
Why relevant

Again catalogues the Rajya Sabha's exclusive powers, reinforcing that creation of All-India Services is a special power not shared with Lok Sabha.

How to extend

A student could use this repeated classification of 'exclusive power' as a pattern and then compare other exclusive powers to understand the nature of Rajya Sabha's special role.

Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > Special Powers of Rajya Sabha > p. 110
Strength: 3/5
“Powers exercised only by the Lok Sabha: Then, there are powers that only the Lok Sabha exercises. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or amend money bills. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Therefore, Rajya Sabha can criticise the government but cannot remove it. Can you explain why? The Rajya Sabha is elected by the MLAs and not directly by the people. Therefore, the Constitution stopped short of giving certain powers to the Rajya Sabha. In a democratic form as adopted by our Constitution, the people are the final authority. By this logic, the representatives, directly elected by the people, should have the crucial powers of removing a government and controlling the finances.”
Why relevant

Describes limits on Rajya Sabha's powers compared to Lok Sabha (e.g., money bills), providing a constitutional context that some powers are exclusive while others are not.

How to extend

A student could use this contrast to reason that because some powers are explicitly exclusive to Rajya Sabha (per other snippets), equality should not be presumed and each power must be checked individually.

Statement 2
Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the Lok Sabha in amending the Constitution?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Equal Status with Lok Sabha > p. 259
Presence: 5/5
“In the following matters, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are equal to that of the Lok Sabha: • 1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills. • 2. Introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills. • 3. Introduction and passage of financial bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India. • 4. Election and impeachment of the President. • 5. Election and removal of the Vice-President. However, Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the vice-President. She is removed-by a resolution.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly lists 'Introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills' as a matter where Rajya Sabha's powers equal Lok Sabha's.
  • Presents constitutional amendment procedure as a domain of parity between the two Houses.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
Presence: 4/5
“the Lok Sabha takes place within the period allowed for its approval, then the proclamation can remain effective even if it is approved by the Rajya Sabha alone (Articles 352, 356 and 360). An analysis of the above points makes it clear that the position of the Rajya Sabha in our constitutional system is not as weak as that of the House of Lords in the British constitutional system nor as strong as that of the Senate in the American constitutional system. Except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha in all other spheres are broadly equal and coordinate with that of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • States that except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, the powers and status of Rajya Sabha are broadly equal to Lok Sabha.
  • Implies constitutional amendment power falls within the broadly equal sphere.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 264
Presence: 4/5
“Lok Sabha, the Congress [(0) and (I)] together had an imposing majority in the Rajya Sabha so that there was no chance of the 43rd Amendment Bill, 1977, being passed by a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, as its composition existed in April, 1977. The progress of the 43rd Amendment Bill had, therefore, to be halted after its introduction in the Lok Sabha, since the Congress party declared its intention to oppose the consideration of this Bill. The Constitution (64th Amendment) Bill, 1989 and the Constitution (65th Amendment) Bill, 1989 could not secure the requisite majority in the Rajya Sabha and hence could not be passed (13 October 1989), even though they had earlier been duly passed by the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Gives concrete examples of constitutional amendment bills failing in the Rajya Sabha for lack of requisite majority, showing Rajya Sabha's decisive role in amendments.
  • Demonstrates that passage of amendments requires Rajya Sabha assent just as Lok Sabha's, confirming parity in the amendment process.
Statement 3
Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the removal of the government (vote of no-confidence)?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > Special Powers of Rajya Sabha > p. 110
Presence: 5/5
“Powers exercised only by the Lok Sabha: Then, there are powers that only the Lok Sabha exercises. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or amend money bills. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Therefore, Rajya Sabha can criticise the government but cannot remove it. Can you explain why? The Rajya Sabha is elected by the MLAs and not directly by the people. Therefore, the Constitution stopped short of giving certain powers to the Rajya Sabha. In a democratic form as adopted by our Constitution, the people are the final authority. By this logic, the representatives, directly elected by the people, should have the crucial powers of removing a government and controlling the finances.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and not to the Rajya Sabha.
  • Says Rajya Sabha can criticise the government but cannot remove it via a confidence mechanism.
  • Explains constitutional rationale: Lok Sabha members are directly elected, so removal powers lie with them.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
Presence: 4/5
“The Lok Sabha takes place within the period allowed for its approval, then the proclamation can remain effective even if it is approved by the Rajya Sabha alone (Articles 352, 356 and 360). An analysis of the above points makes it clear that the position of the Rajya Sabha in our constitutional system is not as weak as that of the House of Lords in the British constitutional system nor as strong as that of the Senate in the American constitutional system. Except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha in all other spheres are broadly equal and coordinate with that of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Notes that Rajya Sabha's powers are broadly equal with Lok Sabha except in financial matters and control over the Council of Ministers.
  • By singling out control over the Council of Ministers as an exception, it implies Rajya Sabha lacks equal power to remove the government.
Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS > Two Houses of Parliament > p. 62
Presence: 3/5
“Which of the two Houses is more powerful? It might appear that the Rajya Sabha is more powerful, for sometimes it is called the 'Upper Chamber' and the Lok Sabha the 'Lower Chamber'. But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in our Constitution. Our Constitution does give the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the states. But on most matters, the Lok Sabha exercises supreme power. Let us see how: • 1 Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses.”
Why this source?
  • States that Lok Sabha exercises supreme power on most matters and Rajya Sabha is a less powerful chamber.
  • Reinforces the asymmetry in power relevant to government removal and confidence control.
Statement 4
Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the Lok Sabha in making cut motions?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > Special Powers of Rajya Sabha > p. 110
Presence: 5/5
“Powers exercised only by the Lok Sabha: Then, there are powers that only the Lok Sabha exercises. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or amend money bills. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Therefore, Rajya Sabha can criticise the government but cannot remove it. Can you explain why? The Rajya Sabha is elected by the MLAs and not directly by the people. Therefore, the Constitution stopped short of giving certain powers to the Rajya Sabha. In a democratic form as adopted by our Constitution, the people are the final authority. By this logic, the representatives, directly elected by the people, should have the crucial powers of removing a government and controlling the finances.”
Why this source?
  • Specifically identifies powers exercised only by the Lok Sabha and states Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or amend money bills.
  • Links financial control (money bills) exclusively to Lok Sabha, which is the domain where cut motions operate.
  • Notes Council of Ministers is responsible to Lok Sabha, reinforcing Lok Sabha's financial supremacy.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
Presence: 5/5
“The Lok Sabha takes place within the period allowed for its approval, then the proclamation can remain effective even if it is approved by the Rajya Sabha alone (Articles 352, 356 and 360). An analysis of the above points makes it clear that the position of the Rajya Sabha in our constitutional system is not as weak as that of the House of Lords in the British constitutional system nor as strong as that of the Senate in the American constitutional system. Except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha in all other spheres are broadly equal and coordinate with that of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that except in financial matters and control over the council of ministers, powers of the two Houses are broadly equal.
  • Implies financial procedures (like cut motions) are a clear exception to equality between the Houses.
Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS > Two Houses of Parliament > p. 62
Presence: 4/5
“Which of the two Houses is more powerful? It might appear that the Rajya Sabha is more powerful, for sometimes it is called the 'Upper Chamber' and the Lok Sabha the 'Lower Chamber'. But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in our Constitution. Our Constitution does give the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the states. But on most matters, the Lok Sabha exercises supreme power. Let us see how: • 1 Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses.”
Why this source?
  • Affirms that on most matters Lok Sabha is supreme and highlights Rajya Sabha is not more powerful on key issues.
  • Supports the view that financial control rests primarily with the Lok Sabha rather than Rajya Sabha.
Pattern takeaway: UPSC loves 'Comparative Polity'. They rarely ask isolated facts about one House anymore; they ask for the relationship or conflict between institutions (LS vs RS, Governor vs President, SC vs HC).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct hit from Laxmikanth (Chapter: Parliament > Position of Rajya Sabha) and NCERT Class XI (Legislature).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Bicameralism & Federalism. Specifically, the 'Symmetry vs Asymmetry' of the two Houses.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the 3 buckets: 1. Equal: Ordinary Bills, Const. Amends, Election of Prez/VP, Approval of Ordinances/Emergencies. 2. LS > RS: Money Bills, Vote on Demand for Grants (Cut Motions), No-Confidence Motion, Joint Sitting presiding. 3. RS > LS (Special): Art 249 (State List legislation), Art 312 (All India Services), Initiating VP removal (Art 67).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Do not read the chapters linearly. After finishing the Parliament chapter, draw a comparative matrix. Ask: 'Where does the federal principle override the democratic principle?' (Answer: Art 249/312).
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Article 312 — Rajya Sabha's role in creating All‑India Services
💡 The insight

Article 312 requires a Rajya Sabha resolution (two‑thirds of members present and voting) before Parliament can create new All‑India Services.

High‑yield for questions on specific constitutional provisions: knowing Article 312 clarifies the procedural prerequisite for creating All‑India Services and links to questions on legislative competence and Centre–state relations. It enables candidates to answer direct Article‑based factual questions and compare legislative procedures.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > III All-India Services > p. 549
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > All-India Services > p. 545
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Special powers of the Rajya Sabha vis‑à‑vis the Lok Sabha
💡 The insight

The Rajya Sabha is expressly given exclusive/special powers (not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha) including authorising Parliament to create All‑India Services.

Essential for questions on bicameral differences and powers of the two Houses. Mastery helps in answering comparative questions on parliamentary powers, removal procedures, and exceptional legislative authorisations that protect federal interests.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 260
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 260
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Federal equilibrium — protecting states' interests through Rajya Sabha powers
💡 The insight

The Rajya Sabha's recommendation power for All‑India Services exists to protect state interests and maintain the federal balance.

Useful for essays and mains answers linking institutional design to federalism and state safeguards. Helps connect constitutional provisions to broader themes like Centre–state relations, representation of states in the legislature, and institutional checks.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > III All-India Services > p. 549
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 14: Federal System > III Bi~ameralism > p. 139
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 14: Federal System > III Bi~ameralism > p. 139
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Both Houses' Role in Constitutional Amendments
💡 The insight

Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced and passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on equal footing.

High-yield for questions on amendment procedure and Parliament's lawmaking powers; clarifies that amendments are not unilateral and links to topics on checks within the legislature and federal balance. Mastering this helps answer comparative-power and amendment-process questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Equal Status with Lok Sabha > p. 259
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Exceptions to Rajya Sabha's Powers
💡 The insight

The Rajya Sabha lacks certain powers (notably over money bills and control of Council of Ministers) even though it is broadly equal in other spheres.

Essential for nuanced answers on parliamentary supremacy and limits; helps candidates distinguish where Rajya Sabha is equal and where Lok Sabha is dominant — a common UPSC demand. Connects to questions on financial legislation and executive accountability.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > Special Powers of Rajya Sabha > p. 110
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 House Identity: Rajya Sabha as States' Chamber, Lok Sabha as People's Chamber
💡 The insight

Rajya Sabha represents states while Lok Sabha represents the people, underpinning differences in some powers despite broad parity.

Useful for framing answers on federalism, representation, and the rationale behind differential powers; links to topics on bicameralism and state-centre relations frequently tested in UPSC mains and interviews.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 14: Federal System > III Bi~ameralism > p. 139
  • Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS > Two Houses of Parliament > p. 62
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha
💡 The insight

Removal of the government depends on the Council of Ministers being accountable to the Lok Sabha rather than the Rajya Sabha.

High-yield for parliamentary system questions: explains confidence/no-confidence motions and government survival. Connects to topics on executive accountability, types of parliamentary control, and comparative bicameral powers—useful for questions on legislative supremacy and government formation.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > Special Powers of Rajya Sabha > p. 110
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 261
🔗 Anchor: "Under the Indian Constitution, does the Rajya Sabha have equal powers with the L..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

Article 312 Resolution Detail: While RS has the power to authorize All India Services, the resolution must be supported by two-thirds of members present and voting. Crucially, the actual creation is done by Parliament by law, not just the RS resolution. The resolution is merely the 'Federal Green Signal'.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Money & Survival' Rule: If the option involves Money (Cut motions) or Survival of Govt (Removal), it belongs to the Popular House (Lok Sabha). If it involves changing the rulebook (Constitution), both players must agree. If it involves Federal encroachment (All India Services), the States' House (RS) takes the lead.

🔗 Mains Connection

GS-2 Federalism: The Rajya Sabha's special powers (Art 249 & 312) are not just procedural; they are the 'Federal Brake' on the 'Unitary Accelerator' of the Lok Sabha. Use this phrase in Mains answers regarding the relevance of the Upper House.

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