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Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to enact laws for giving effect to international agreements, treaties, and conventions, overriding ordinary state list restrictions?

A. Article 249
B. Article 250
C. Article 252
D. Article 253✓ Correct Answer

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 253 of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the supreme power to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, international agreement, or convention, overriding ordinary state list restrictions. Other articles like Article 249 deal with resolutions passed by the Rajya Sabha. This provision allows Parliament to legislate on subjects otherwise reserved exclusively for state legislatures.

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