Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
- ATo change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
- BTo pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India ServicesCorrect
- CTo amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
- DTo determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
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