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Correct Answer: Option (B) — To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe Constitution confers exclusive federal powers on the Rajya Sabha:
- Under Article 249, it can authorise Parliament to make laws with respect to a matter in the State List by passing a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority.
- Under Article 312, it can authorise Parliament to create one or more new All-India Services common to the Union and the States. Other special powers include introducing a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President (Article 67).
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