In Indian federal system the Rajya Sabha has been given some special powers that are not enjoyed by ...........

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In Indian federal system, the Rajya Sabha has been given some special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. Consider the following statements with regard to powers of Rajya Sabha:

1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the Concurrent List.

2. It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and States.

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Due to its federal character, the Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:

It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State list Article249.
It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).