The Parliament can legislate on the subjects in the State List if the

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Q: 24 (NDA-I/2012)
The Parliament can legislate on the subjects in the State List if the

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Polity

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NDA-I

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{'rajya sabha': [50, 3, 22, 40], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'special order': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'supreme court': [12, 1, 4, 14], 'prime minister': [6, 3, 0, 4], 'state matter': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'voting': [2, 2, 5, 6], 'authority': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'order': [6, 12, 34, 35], 'state list': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'resolution': [6, 0, 3, 9], 'subjects': [5, 2, 6, 8]}

Option 1 is incorrect. The President issuing an order authorizing the Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List is not a provision mentioned in the Constitution. The President`s role is primarily ceremonial and executive in nature.

Option 2 is incorrect. The Supreme Court does not have the authority to give the Parliament permission to legislate on subjects in the State List. The Supreme Court`s role is to interpret the Constitution and decide on matters of law.

Option 4 is incorrect. The Prime Minister does not have the power to issue a special order authorizing the Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List. The Prime Minister`s role is primarily that of the head of the government and the leader of the ruling party.

Option 3 is the correct answer. As per Article 249 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution by two-thirds of its members present and voting, declaring it expedient to legislate on a State matter in the national interest. This resolution allows the Parliament to make laws on matters listed in the State List.

In summary, the Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds of its members present and voting, declaring it expedient to legislate on a State