Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Rajya Sabha to declare that it is necessary in the national interest for Parliament to make laws with respect to a matter in the State List?
A. Article 249✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 250
C. Article 312
D. Article 352
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority authorizing Parliament to legislate on State List matters in the national interest. Article 312 relates to All-India Services creation by the upper house. Centre-state legislative relations are core themes in Indian polity preparation.
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