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

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
    2. Resolutions approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    A) 1 only              

    B) 2 only

    C) Both 1 and 2                 

    D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Statement 1 is correct, as per provisions under Article 249. Statement 2 is incorrect as resolutions approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed by both Houses of Parliament (not only LS).


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