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During a National Emergency, what is the scope of Parliament’s legislative power under Article 250?

ACan legislate on all three lists

BCan legislate only on the Union List

CCan legislate only on the State List

DCan legislate only on Concurrent List

Answer:

A. Can legislate on all three lists

Read Explanation:

  • Article 250 enables Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of India on any matter in the State List when a proclamation of emergency is in operation


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