With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.In the national interest, the Rajya. Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service.2.The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. A

   Only 2

   Only 2. Statement 2 is the false limb: Article 312 is two-thirds of members present and voting, not of the total membership.

2. B

   Neither 1 nor 2

   Neither. Statement 1 holds: Rajya Sabha may resolve, in the national interest, to create an All-India Service.

3. C

   Both 1 and 2

   Both. Statement 2 overstates the majority as of the whole House.

4. D

   Only 1

   Only 1. Article 312(1): Rajya Sabha, in national interest, by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. Not two-thirds of total membership.

Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. Rajya Sabha can create an All-India Service in the national interest. The special majority is of those present and voting, not of the total House.