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Parliament (Part V, Chapter II)

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha: special, exclusive and equal powers

Practise 5 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Special powers of the Rajya Sabha (Art. 249, 312, 67)
  2. Exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha: money, confidence, demands
  3. Equal powers: amendment, impeachment, emergency approval, elections
  4. What the Rajya Sabha may do with money matters: discuss, recommend, not vote demands
Where to study

The Constitution of India

  • Art. 249
  • Art. 312
  • Art. 109
  • Art. 75(3)
  • Art. 61
  • Art. 368
  • Art. 67
  • Art. 113
  • Art. 352

Indian Polity · M. Laxmikanth

  • ch. 22 Position of Rajya Sabha

NCERT Class XI Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 5: Legislature

  • pp. 10-11 'Powers of Rajya Sabha', 'Special Powers of Rajya Sabha'
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