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Question

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 a judges of the Supreme Court
  3. To recommend creation of a new All India Service
  4. None of the above

Answer:

Option C: To recommend creation of a new All India Service

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To recommend creation of a new All India Service”.

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) has the power to recommend the creation of new All India Services, but it does not have exclusive powers related to initiating proceedings for the removal of the President or the judges of the Supreme Court.