Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List provided it is in the ........

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Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List, provided it is in the

Public interest

National interest

Both (A) and (B) above

None of the above

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Explanation:

- Parliament and State List: In India, legislative powers are divided between the Union and the States. The State List includes subjects on which only State Legislatures can make laws.

- Option 1, Public interest: This option suggests Parliament can legislate on State List matters if it's in the public interest. However, public interest, in general, does not provide Parliament this power.

- Option 2, National interest: Parliament can legislate on matters in the State List during emergencies or when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority, stating that it's in the national interest.

- Option 3, Both (A) and (B) above: As clarified, only national interest provides this power, not public interest.

- Option 4, None of the above: Incorrect as national interest does apply.