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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is correct: Under Article 249 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha possesses the exclusive power to declare, by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, that it is necessary in the national interest for Parliament to make laws on a State List subject.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Under Article 352(4), a proclamation of Emergency must be approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) by a special majority within one month from its date of issue.
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