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Question

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in the national interest?

 

The correct answer is

Article 249

Explanation:

Article 249: Specifically empowers the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest, provided the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a 2/3rd majority.

Article 248: Deals with Residuary Powers (subjects not mentioned in any of the three lists).

Article 250: Gives Parliament power to legislate on state subjects specifically during a National Emergency.

Article 252: Deals with legislation by Parliament when two or more states give their consent/request.

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