Same chapter2 marksDifficulty: Easy
Name the two Houses of the Indian Parliament and state which is the Upper House.
The Union Legislature
2 marksDifficulty: Easy
State two exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
The Rajya Sabha alone can pass a resolution empowering Parliament to make a law on a subject in the State List in the national interest, and it alone can pass a resolution for the creation of a new All India Service.
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Explanation
These powers follow from the Rajya Sabha's position as the House representing the states.
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