Explanation:

Explanation: In the following matters, the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are equal to those of the Lok Sabha: 1. The introduction and passage of the Ordinary Bills. 2. The introduction and passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bills. 3. The introduction and passage of the Financial Bills, involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India. 4. The election and impeachment of the President. 5. The election and removal of the VicePresident. However, the Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the Vice-President. He is removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority (which is a type of special majority) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. 6. Making recommendation to the President for the removal of the Chief Justice, and the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts, the Chief Election Commissioner and the Comptroller & Auditor General. 7. The approval of the Ordinances issued by the President. 8. The approval of the Proclamation of all three types of emergencies by the President. 9. The selection of the ministers, including the Prime Minister. Under the Constitution, the ministers, including the Prime Minister, can be the members of either House. However, irrespective of their membership, they are responsible only to the Lok Sabha. 10.Consideration of the reports of the constitutional bodies, like the Finance Commission, the Union Public Service Commission, the Comptroller and Auditor General, etc.