Q. Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of the Lok Sabha?
1.To pass a resolution for the discontinuance of a National Emergency.
2.To initiate the procedure for the impeachment of the President of India.
3.To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. While approving an Emergency requires both Houses, stopping it (Art 352) only requires a simple majority in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Impeachment is a quasi-judicial power where both Houses have equal standing (Article 61).
Statement 3: Correct. The Lok Sabha holds the exclusive power to pass a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers, as they are collectively responsible only to this House under Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution.
