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Article 249 and State List legislation MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Which of the following Articles empowers Parliament to legislate on any matter enumerated in the State List in the national interest, if the resolution is passed by the Rajya Sabha with a two-thirds majority of the members present in the House and voting? Choose the most appropriate option from below.
Explanation
Article 249 is the relevant provision. It allows Parliament to make laws on matters in the State List when the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, that such legislation is necessary in the national interest. Article 54 deals with the election of the President. Article 312 concerns the creation of All India Services. Article 360 relates to financial emergency. Therefore, only Article 249 matches the condition stated in the question.
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