Q. If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution under Article 249, Parliament can make a law with respect to certain matters in the State List. Under such a scenario, which one of the following statements is correct?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer
Option a is incorrect: If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter. The resolution does not need prior recommendation of the President of India.
Option b is incorrect: A resolution under Article 249 must be supported by two-thirds of the Rajya Sabha members present and voting.
Option c is incorrect: The resolution remains in force for one year; it can be renewed any number of times but not exceeding one year at a time.
Option d is correct: The provision under Article 249 including the resolution does not restrict the power of a state legislature to make laws on the same matter. But, in case of inconsistency between a state law and a parliamentary law, the latter is to prevail.
