Q. Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (UPSC Prelims 2022)
Answer: 2 only
Notes: The correct answer is [B] 2 only. This question focuses on the functional differences and "exclusive" powers held by the Lok Sabha in comparison to the Rajya Sabha.

• Statement 1 (Incorrect): The power to ratify a proclamation of Emergency (National, State, or Financial) is not exclusive to the Lok Sabha. Under Articles 352, 356, and 360, a proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within the stipulated time frames (one month for National Emergency; two months for others).
• Statement 2 (Correct): A Motion of No-Confidence can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. This is because Article 75(3) of the Constitution explicitly states that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). If passed, the entire government must resign. The Rajya Sabha has no power to pass such a motion.
• Statement 3 (Incorrect): The power to impeach the President of India under Article 61 is shared equally by both Houses. The charges for impeachment can be initiated by either House of Parliament. Once one House passes the resolution by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership, the other House investigates the charges.

Other exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha include the introduction and passage of Money Bills (Article 110), where the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations but cannot reject or amend the bill effectively.