Which of the following statement(s) regarding passing a law under the State List is/are correct ?
- 1. Even in the sphere (State List) exclusively reserved for the States, Parliament can legislate under certain circumstances
- 2. Parliament cannot legislate a subject under the State List under any circumstances
- 3. A resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting is required to be passed by Rajya Sabha to pass a law under the State List
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2020
Statement 2 is incorrect: As explained above, Parliament can legislate on State List subjects under specific circumstances.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, declaring it necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to do so.