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

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

To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of the State.

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

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

To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.

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Explanation:

2nd statement is correct regarding the special powers of Rajya Sabha. The powers are given below:
1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).
2. It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).