Consider the following statements regarding the superior powers of the Lok Sabha wih respect to the Rajya Sabha:
I. Initiation for the removal of the Vice President can take place only in the Lok Sabha.
II. A resolution for the discontinuation of national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha.
III. The decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha regarding a money bill is final.
IV. It can only authorise Parliament to create new All India Services common to both Centre and the states.
V. It approves the ordinances issued by the President.
Which of the given options are correct?
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I and II
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II and III
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III and IV
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IV and V
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement II is correct.
There is no formal process of impeachment for the removal of the Vice President and a removal proceeding can be initiated when members of the Rajya Sabha vote against the Vice President in an effective majority and members of the Lok Sabha agree to this decision in a simple majority.
The Lok Sabha Speaker certifies the bill as a money bill before sending it to the upper house and the decision of the Speaker is binding on both the houses.
Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate ordinances when either of the two houses of the Parliament is not in session and hence, it is not possible to enact laws in the Parliament.