2. Questions Bank
  3. UPSC
  4. Indian Polity and Civics
  5. The Union Judiciary

UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Union Government

  • question_answer
    The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the state list in the national interest if resolution to that affect is passed by the                    [IAS Prelims 2016]

    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 members.

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

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Given verbatim in Disha Publications Crack CSAT Paper-1, 2016(4th Edition)Page p-101 When Rajya Sabha Passes a Resolution If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter. Such a resolution must be supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner