Question

What are the special powers of Rajya Sabha:
1. Introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills.
2. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Union Public Service Commission.
3. In creation of new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states
4. To make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
  
• B. b) 1, 2 and 3 only
  
• C. c) 3 and 4 only
  
• D. d) 1, 3 and 4 only
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) 3 and 4 only


Answer : C
In introduction and passage of Constitutional amendment bills and in enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Union Public Service Commission, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal power.
In creation of All India Services (Art. 312) and to make a law on subject enumearted in the State list (Art. 249), Rajya Sabha has special power.