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Which Article of the Indian Constitution allows Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List with the consent of States?

1. Article 249
2. Article 252
3. Article 253
4. Article 356

Correct answer: Article 252

Solution

Article 252 allows Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List if the legislatures of two or more states pass resolutions to that effect. The law then applies to those states and can later be adopted by others.

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