Which Article empowers the Parliament to create laws on State List subjects under national interest?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Article 249.
Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting, declaring that it is necessary in the national interest, Parliament gains the power to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List.
Explanation of Other Options:
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Article 253: Empowers Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of India to implement international treaties, agreements, or conventions, even if the subject falls under the State List.
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Article 248: Confers residuary powers of legislation upon the Parliament. This means Parliament has exclusive power to make any law regarding any matter not mentioned in the Concurrent List or State List.
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Article 254: Deals with inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by State Legislatures. It ensures that in case of a conflict regarding a Concurrent List subject, the Central law generally prevails.