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Q159. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2020 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — amending the Constitution

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Option (b) is correct: Under Article 368, a Constitutional Amendment Bill must be passed by each House (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) separately by a special majority, with no provision for a joint sitting, giving both Houses equal powers. Option (a) is incorrect: Article 312 confers exclusive/special power to the Rajya Sabha to initiate the creation of new All India Services. Option (c) is incorrect: Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is responsible only to the Lok Sabha; a no-confidence motion cannot be moved in the Rajya Sabha. Option (d) is incorrect: Cut motions on demands for grants can only be moved and voted upon in the Lok Sabha.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q159)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) amending the Constitution

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q159

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 159 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "(b) amending the Constitution". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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