2013
Q. 21
Set A
Polity
Parliament
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
Smart Elimination
International relations are practically the exclusive domain of the Union. If states could veto treaties, foreign policy would collapse.
Logic suggests 'without consent'.
Potential Trap
Assuming State consent is needed because the subject might be in the State List.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: DThe correct answer is Option D.
Explanation:
- Article 253 of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country or countries.
- For this purpose, Parliament does not require the consent of the States, even if the subject falls under the State List.
Value Addition
- Unitary Bias: This provision reinforces the unitary power of the Centre in foreign affairs.
- Article 249: Parliament can legislate on State List if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution (Requires 2/3rd majority present and voting).
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Foundational question based on core concepts.