Q: (IAS/2020)
question_subject:
Polity
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,212,41,28,212,5,8
keywords:
{'rajyasabha': [2, 0, 0, 1], 'loksabha': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'india services': [3, 0, 1, 0], 'equal powers': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'government': [5, 0, 0, 1], 'constitution': [39, 3, 11, 39]}
In India, the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are the two Houses of the Parliament. However, they do not have equal powers in all matters.
The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the matter of amending the Constitution, except for certain types of amendments that require a special majority in both Houses. In the case of such amendments, the Lok Sabha has greater powers than the Rajya Sabha.
The Rajya Sabha does not have equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the matter of creating new all India services, removal of the government, or making cut motions. These powers are vested primarily with the Lok Sabha.
Therefore, the correct option among the given choices is B. Amending the Constitution.