The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
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Answer: D. Under Article 249, Parliament can make laws on a State List subject in the national interest if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by at least two-thirds of members present and voting.
Watch for: Students assume the more powerful Lok Sabha passes such resolutions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because the Lok Sabha does not pass this resolution.
- B. Wrong because the resolution is passed by the Rajya Sabha.
- C. Wrong because a simple majority is not enough.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Article 249; NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 7 'Federalism'
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