Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — amending the Constitution
The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal powers in the matter of constitutional amendments under Article 368. For any constitutional amendment to be valid, it must be passed by a special majority (majority of total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting) in both Houses of Parliament. In contrast, the Rajya Sabha has limited or no powers in matters of creating All India Services (only recommendatory role), removal of government (only Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion), and making cut motions (exclusively a Lok Sabha privilege on money matters).
📝 Short Notes: Powers of Rajya Sabha vs Lok Sabha
| Matter | Rajya Sabha Powers | Lok Sabha Powers |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Amendments (Article 368) | Equal powers - must pass with special majority | Equal powers - must pass with special majority |
| Money Bills (Article 109) | Can only recommend amendments (14 days); Lok Sabha may accept or reject | Exclusive power to originate; final authority |
| Removal of Government (No-confidence Motion) | Cannot move no-confidence motion | Can move and pass no-confidence motion |
| Cut Motions (Budget) | Cannot move cut motions | Exclusive right to move cut motions |
| Creating All India Services (Article 312) | Must pass resolution by 2/3rd majority supporting creation | Parliament then creates the service by law |
| Impeachment of President | Equal powers - must pass with special majority | Equal powers - either House can initiate |
| Ordinary Bills | Equal powers (except Money Bills) | Equal powers (except Money Bills) |
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