General Studies Question 140

Question: 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

Options:

A) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.

B) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership.

C) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.

D) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Exp. [d] The Article 249 of Indian Constitution reads that the power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state in the national interest requires the Council of States to pass a resolution supported by not less than two-third of the members present and voting.