Question

The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in}

• A. the matter of creating new All India Services
• B. amending the Constitution
• C. the removal of the government
• D. making cut motions

Hint:

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are equal mainly in constitutional amendments—financial and executive powers lie largely with Lok Sabha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal powers only in specific constitutional matters. Step 1:Analyze statement 1.
Creation of All India Services is initiated by Rajya Sabha (special power), not equal power.
\[ \Rightarrow \text{Incorrect} \]
Step 2:Analyze statement 2.
Both Houses have equal power in amending the Constitution.
\[ \Rightarrow \text{Correct} \]
Step 3:Analyze statement 3.
Only Lok Sabha can remove the government (no-confidence motion).
\[ \Rightarrow \text{Incorrect} \]
Step 4:Analyze statement 4.
Cut motions are related to money bills, where Lok Sabha has more power.
\[ \Rightarrow \text{Incorrect} \] Final Answer: (B)