Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved and can be called to session any time at short notice.
- 2. Under the Constitution of India, the law-making powers of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament are symmetrical.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 2: Under the Constitution of India, the law-making powers of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) are not symmetrical. While they have equal powers in ordinary legislation, there are significant differences in financial matters (Money Bills can only originate in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has limited powers), and in the case of a joint sitting, the Lok Sabha’s strength is much greater, giving it a dominant position. Special powers are also vested in the Rajya Sabha concerning subjects in the State List and the creation of All India Services (Articles 249 and 312). Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.