UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2012

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    Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

    A)  To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State

    B)  To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services

    C)  To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement

    D)  To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Exp. [b] Only [b] is a special power of Rajya Sabha under Article-249 of the Constitution, rest of the above options are the combined powers of Parliament.


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