Multiple choice

Which of the following sets of special powers has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution?

  1. To change the existing territory of a state and its name.

  2. To pass a resolution empowering Parliament to make laws in the state list and creation of one or more All India Services.

  3. To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his retirement.

  4. To determine the function of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.
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Explanation

Article 312 confers special powers on the Rajya Sabha to pass a resolution by two-thirds majority empowering Parliament to make laws on matters in the State List and to create one or more All India Services. This is a unique power not available to the Lok Sabha. The other options describe functions that belong to other constitutional bodies or procedures.

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