Which of the following is/are the Exclusive Power(s) of Lok Sabha?

UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

Correct Answer: Option b) 2 only

Explanation:

Learn more about the Powers of Lok Sabha in the given explanation below. 

• All types of emergencies require approval of both the Houses. The proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. So, statement 1 is not correct.

Exclusive Powers of Lok Sabha

• A no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. It can be moved by any member of the Lok Sabha. Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Lok Sabha specifies the procedure for moving a no-confidence motion. So, statement 2 is correct.
• Impeachment charges against the President can be initiated by either House of Parliament. If the other House also sustains the charges and passes the impeachment resolution by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership, then the President stands removed from his office from the date on which the resolution is so passed. So, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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