Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

1. The question asks in which matter the Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha. 2. Option (A) is incorrect. The Rajya Sabha has special powers under Article 312 to initiate the creation of new All India Services. Lok Sabha does not have this power. 3. Option (B) is correct. For amending the Constitution (Constitutional Amendment Bills under Article 368), the bill must be passed by both Houses separately with the prescribed special majority. There is no provision for a joint sitting. Thus, both houses have equal powers. 4. Option (C) is incorrect. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha (Article 75(3)). A motion of no-confidence for the removal of the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. 5. Option (D) is incorrect. Cut motions, which seek to reduce the amount of Demands for Grants, can only be moved in the Lok Sabha as part of financial procedure. Rajya Sabha can only discuss the budget but cannot vote on Demands for Grants or move cut motions.