Q1. When the Rajya Sabha declares it necessary in the national interest, under which Article can Parliament make laws on subjects in the State List?
A Article 223
B Article 249 Correct
C Article 253
D Article 293
Explanation
Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary in the national interest. Article 223 deals with the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of a High Court, not legislative power over the State List. Article 253 concerns laws for implementing international agreements, a different constitutional route from the one normally tested here. Article 293 concerns borrowing by states. Therefore the answer-key choice points to Article 249.