Question

4. With reference to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, state the following: (a) Any two of its legislative and one financial power. (b) Any three of its administrative powers. (c) Any two of its exclusive (special) powers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha enjoy special powers and responsibilities with regard to: Making laws on any subject in the State List; Making laws to create services at national level.

Except for Money Bills, all bills can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. None of the bills can become a law unless agreed to by both Houses of the Parliament. In case of conflict between the two houses of the Parliament, a joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

In the Indian federal structure, the Rajya Sabha is a representative of the States in the Union legislature (hence the name, Council of States). For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of States against the Union