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Under Article 249, Rajya Sabha can enable Parliament to legislate on a State List subject by passing a resolution with simple majority.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 249: Rajya Sabha can pass resolution by SPECIAL majority (2/3 of members present and voting) declaring it expedient in national interest that Parliament should legislate on State List subject. Resolution valid for 1 year, renewable. Enables Union legislation on State subjects without Emergency, respecting federal flexibility while ensuring national interest.

Topic Centre-State Relations - Article 249
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