A new law has to be formed on public health, which is a subject on the State List. However, the Rajya Sabha feels that the issue at hand is a matter of national importance. So it feels the need for the Union Parliament to make the law. Which of the following options will allow the Union Parliament to legislate on this matter?

The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution supported by half the members present and voting.

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The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution supported by two-third of the members present and voting.

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The Lok Sabha can pass a resolution supported by half the members present.

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The Lok Sabha can pass a resolution supported by two-third of the members present and voting.

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Solution

The correct option is B The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution supported by two-third of the members present and voting.
The State List has issues like police, public health, and sanitation, which are all in the domain of the state legislatures. However, the Union Parliament can frame laws on these subjects in certain situations. One of these situations is when the Rajya Sabha feels that the concerned matter is of national importance. In such cases, the Rajya Sabha, as the Council of States, can pass a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority, after which the Parliament can legislate on the subject.

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