UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2016

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    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

    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.

    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.


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