2020 · Q82
Which of the following statement (s) regarding passing a law under the State List is/are correct?
- 1Even in the sphere (State List) exclusively reserved for the States, Parliament can legislate under certain circumstances.
- 2Parliament cannot legislate a subject under the State List under any circumstances.
- 3A resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting is required to be passed by Rajya Sabha to pass a law under the State List.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1,2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1 only
Explanation
Parliament can legislate on State List subjects under Articles 249 (Rajya Sabha resolution), 250 (Emergency), 252 (consent of two or more states) and 253 (international treaties) — so 1 is true and 2 false. Article 249 requires the Rajya Sabha resolution to be passed by two-thirds of members present and voting — 3 true. Hence 1 and 3 only.