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In which among the following situations Parliament can legislate on a state subject?

1. When the President rule is declared on the State.

2. When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to do so with simple majority.

3. When a State Legislative Assembly request to do so on its behalf.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

There are five conditions under which Parliament can make laws on state list.

If Rajya Sabha approves a resolution with special majority and declares that a subject is of national interest. (under Article-249)
During times of national Emergency (under Article 250)
If the legislature of 2 or more state request Parliament to make law for an item in state list (under Article 252)
For implementation of international treaties
During President's rule.

Second option is incorrect because resolution should be with special majority.

Third option is incorrect because a single state cannot quest parliament to make law on state subject. It can be done when the legislatures of two or more states pass resolutions requesting the Parliament to enact laws. Beside above given conditions, parliament can also make laws on matters enumerated in state list, if parliament thinks that the particular matter is of importance for implementing the international treaties. For such changes parliament requires simple majority in Lok Sabha.