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What is the constitutional mechanism under Article 249 by which the Rajya Sabha can empower the Parliament to make laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the State List (List II), affecting administrative domains typically managed by states like Kerala?
A. Passing a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting✓ Correct Answer
B. Passing a simple majority resolution endorsed by all southern states
C. Unanimous consent of all members present in the House
D. Approval by the President on the recommendation of the Governor
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 249 empowers the upper house of parliament to legislate on matters enumerated in the State List if the house passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. Incorrect choices mentioning simple majorities or unanimous consent misstate the rigorous threshold required for altering the federal balance of powers. This provision exemplifies the quasi-federal nature of the Indian Constitution.
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