Which one of the following pairs is not matched?
- APowers of Parliament to legislate on a State subject – Article 248
- BFreedom of trade and commerce – Article 301
- CAdministration of Scheduled and Tribal Areas – Article 244
- DConsolidated Fund of India – Article 266
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Correct answer: (a) Powers of Parliament to legislate on a State subject – Article 248
Explanation
Pair (a) is wrong. Article 248 gives Parliament the residuary power: it can make laws on any matter not listed in the State or Concurrent List.
The power of Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in the national interest is in Article 249, after the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting.
The other pairs are right: Article 301 (freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse), Article 244 (administration of Scheduled and Tribal Areas) and Article 266 (Consolidated Fund of India).