Question

Q. In which of the following cases does Rajya Sabha not share equal power with the Lok Sabha?

• A.
  Approving of ordinances issued by the President.
• B.
  Impeachment of the President.
• C.
  Passage of bill in a joint sitting of the Houses.
• D.
  Selection of Prime Minister by the President of India.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Passage of bill in a joint sitting of the Houses.
Explanation:

Only in the case of statement C, Rajya Sabha shares unequal power with that of Lok Sabha. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552, whereas 250 for Rajya Sabha. So, invariably the will of the Lok Sabha will prevail over the will of Rajya Sabha thus unequal status.

In all the remaining cases of A, B and D - Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are equal in power.