A new All-India Service can be established by the Parliament through a resolution passed in which of the following?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rajya Sabha only.
A new All-India Service (AIS) can be established by the Parliament through a resolution passed in the Rajya Sabha only.
The power to create new All-India Services is vested exclusively in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution.
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Rajya Sabha Only: The Rajya Sabha must pass a resolution supported by a special majority (two-thirds of the members present and voting) declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest to create one or more new All-India Services.
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Role of Lok Sabha: Once the Rajya Sabha passes this resolution, the Parliament (including the Lok Sabha) gains the power to enact a law for the creation of the new service. However, the initial legislative initiative and the decisive resolution for the establishment must originate in the Rajya Sabha.
Explaining Other Options:
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Lok Sabha only: The Lok Sabha cannot initiate the creation of an AIS, as the Rajya Sabha represents the states and the AIS affects the balance of power between the Centre and the States.
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Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha jointly / Joint sitting of Parliament: A joint sitting (Article 108) is convened only to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses on an ordinary bill, not for resolutions on special matters like the creation of an AIS, which is a power specific to the Rajya Sabha.