The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?

1. A

   To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President

   Impeachment of the President is initiated in either House of Parliament, not exclusively in the Council of States. Article 61 does not give Rajya Sabha a monopoly. This option is not the key.

2. B

   To initiate proceedings for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court

   Removal of a Supreme Court judge under Article 124(4) can start in either House. Rajya Sabha has no exclusive power here. This option is therefore wrong.

3. C

   To recommend creation of a new All India Service

   Article 312 lets Parliament create new All-India Services if the Council of States so declares by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. That initiating recommendation is exclusive to Rajya Sabha. This option is the official key.

4. D

   None of the above

   Because (c) is a real exclusive power, none of the above is incorrect. This option is not the key.

Summary. Official key is (c) To recommend creation of a new All India Service. Article 312 makes a special Rajya Sabha resolution the gateway to a new AIS. Presidential impeachment and judge-removal motions are not Rajya Sabha monopolies. Only (c) is exclusive among the listed acts.