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Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on the State List when:

1. President declares emergency
2. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution
3. Supreme Court orders
4. Governors agree

Correct answer: Rajya Sabha passes a resolution

Solution

Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List matter if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by at least two-thirds of members present and voting. This is a special constitutional mechanism linked to national interest.

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