Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabh

Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabha?

  • 1. The power to initiate a Money Bill
  • 2. To declare a subject in the State List as a subject of national importance
  • 3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 3
2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
Only statement 2 is an exclusive power of the Rajya Sabha.
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha have distinct powers and responsibilities in the Indian Parliament. Some powers are exclusive to one House.
Statement 1 is incorrect because Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha (Article 110). Statement 2 is correct; under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to declare that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to make laws on a matter enumerated in the State List. Statement 3 is incorrect; the process of impeaching the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament (Article 61).