With reference to the powers of the Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha can initiate the removal of the Vice President, and this power is not shared with the Lok Sabha. 2. The Rajya Sabha alone can pass a resolution to discontinue a National Emergency under Article 352. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Article 67 of the Constitution empowers only the Rajya Sabha to initiate a resolution for the removal of the Vice President, which must then be agreed to by the Lok Sabha. This is a special power of the Rajya Sabha.
The resolution for discontinuance of a National Emergency under Article 352 can be passed only by the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Hence, Rajya Sabha does not hold this power.