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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha when compared :

A
  

they are equally powerful

B
  

The Lok Sabha wields superior legislative power over the Rajya Sabha.

C
  

Rajya Sabha is more powerful than the Lok Sabha

D
  

the 'intensity of Power' varies

Correct Answer: B

The Lok Sabha wields superior legislative power over the Rajya Sabha.

The Parliament of India consists of two houses: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Although both participate in the law-making process, the Lok Sabha is generally more powerful in certain key areas.

Some of the important areas where Lok Sabha enjoys greater authority are:

1. Money Bills

  • Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
  • Rajya Sabha can only recommend changes and must return the bill within 14 days.
  • Lok Sabha may accept or reject those recommendations.

2. Council of Ministers

  • The Council of Ministers is responsible only to Lok Sabha.
  • Lok Sabha can remove the government through a no-confidence motion; Rajya Sabha cannot.

3. Joint Sitting

  • In case of a deadlock, a joint sitting is called where Lok Sabha has a numerical advantage.

However, Rajya Sabha does have special powers in certain cases (e.g., creating All-India Services or allowing Parliament to legislate on State List subjects).

Therefore, Lok Sabha has overall greater legislative power, making Option B correct.

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