Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolutions approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: 1 only. Statement 1 is correct: Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to pass a resolution allowing Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List if it is in the national interest. This resolution requires a two-thirds majority and remains in effect for one year, with the possibility of extension through subsequent resolutions. Statement 2 is incorrect: The proclamation of emergency must be approved by a special majority of both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue under article 352(6). If a proclamation of emergency is issued when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, or if it dissolves within one month without approval, the proclamation remains valid for 30 days from the first sitting of the newly reconstituted Lok Sabha, provided the Rajya Sabha approves it in the meantime. If approved by both the houses, the Emergency continues for 6 months and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months. UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 200 193

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