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Q192. 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?

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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2006 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 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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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q192)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2006 Q192

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 192 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2006 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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