With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following powers is/are exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha? 1. Initiating the resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India. 2. Authorizing the Parliament to make laws on subjects enumerated in the State List. 3. Amending or rejecting a Money Bill. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 769

Options

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Explanation

Under Article 67 of the Indian Constitution, a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President can only be initiated in the Rajya Sabha, making statement 1 correct. Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution by a special majority authorizing the Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List in the national interest, making statement 2 correct. Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, meaning statement 3 is incorrect.