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Parliament passes a law under Article 249 on a State List labour-related matter after the Rajya Sabha declares it of national interest. What is true of such a resolution?

Article 249 requires a Rajya Sabha resolution supported by two-thirds of members present and voting, declaring it necessary in the national interest. Parliament may then legislate on the State List matter. It does not need State ratification or an Emergency and does not permanently change the lists.

  1. AIt needs two-thirds of members present and voting in the Rajya Sabha, and gives Parliament power to legislate for the whole or part of India for that matterCorrect
  2. BIt needs a simple majority of the Lok Sabha and permanently transfers the subject to the Union List
  3. CIt needs ratification by half of the State legislatures before the law can operate
  4. DIt needs the President's proclamation of Emergency to be in force

Explanation

Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List matter if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for up to one year, extendable, and does not permanently shift the subject. No State ratification or Emergency is needed.

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