Multiple choice

Which of the following Articles of the constitution of India provide for circumstances under which parliament has power to make a law on any subject enumerated in the state list?

  1. 249, 250, 252 and 253

  2. 248, 249, 250 and 252

  3. 249, 250, 251 and 252

  4. 245, 246, 248 and 249

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on State matters in national interest (Rajya Sabha resolution). Article 252 allows Parliament to legislate on State subjects with State consent. Article 253 covers international agreements. Article 248 (Residuary powers) gives Parliament authority over matters not in State/Union lists. Together with Articles 245-246 (territorial extent and subject distribution), these create Parliament's power to enter State domain under specific circumstances.