arrow
arrow
arrow
Under what conditions can the Parliament legislate on matters in the State List according to constitutional provisions?
Question

Under what conditions can the Parliament legislate on matters in the State List according to constitutional provisions?

A.

If a Governor requests it due to a financial emergency

B.

During a national emergency under Article 352

C.

If the President signs a proclamation without Parliament

D.

When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution
Explanation:
• Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on State List matters.
• This happens when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution.
• Resolution must be supported by two-thirds majority.
• It must declare national interest.
• Therefore, option (d) is correct.
Information Booster:
• Such a law remains valid for one year.
• It can be extended by further resolutions.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
• Governor request – No such constitutional provision.
• National Emergency – Covered separately under Article 250.
• Presidential proclamation alone – Not sufficient without Parliament.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

CBT-1 Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC Graduate Level PYP (Held on 5 Jun 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

CBT-1 General Awareness Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon40 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon30 Marks
  • timerIcon25 Mins
languageIcon English

Similar Questions

test-prime-package

Access ‘RRB NTPC UG CBT-1’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
353k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow