UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Explanation:

• In legislative matters, Rajya Sabha enjoys almost equal powers with Lok Sabha. However, in the case of Money Bills, Lok Sabha has overriding powers. Removal of Government by No-Confidence Motion and making cut motions are the prerogative of Lok Sabha.
  
  
• The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in matters such as constitutional amendment, election and impeachment of the President, Vice President, and Supreme Court and High Court Judges.
  
  
• Article 312 of the Indian Constitution states that Council of States (Rajya Sabha) has the power to create a new All India Service (including All India Judicial Service) by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting. Here the Rajya Sabha has more powers than Lok Sabha.
  
  

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Parliament