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UPPCS · Question 72

The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?

  1. To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President
  2. To initiate proceedings for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court
  3. To recommend creation of a new All India Service
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (C) To recommend creation of a new All India Service

Explanation

Under Article 312, only the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution (by two-thirds of members present and voting) to create a new All India Service. Removal proceedings for the President or judges can begin in either House.