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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedUnder Article 249 of the Constitution of India, if the Rajya Sabha declares by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter in the State List, Parliament becomes competent to legislate on that matter.
Rajya Sabha represents the States in the federal structure; hence special federal powers under Article 249 and Article 312 originate in the Rajya Sabha and require a special majority of 'two-thirds of members present and voting'.
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