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Indian Polity UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Under which Article of the Indian constitution, the Parliament can make laws on State list subject for giving effect to international agreements?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Article 253

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 253”.
Under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the power to make laws on any subject in the State List (List II of the Seventh Schedule) for the purpose of giving effect to international agreements, treaties, or conventions.

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