Which of the following conditions empower the Parliament of India to legislate on subjects enumerated in the State List?
1. To implement international agreements and treaties.
2. When two or more states pass a resolution requesting the Parliament to do so.
3. During the operation of President's Rule in a state.
4. When the Lok Sabha passes a resolution by a simple majority declaring it to be in national interest.

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Under the Constitution, Parliament can legislate on State List subjects under five extraordinary circumstances: (1) When Rajya Sabha (not Lok Sabha) passes a resolution with a 2/3rd majority (not simple majority); (2) During a National Emergency; (3) When two or more states make a joint request; (4) To implement international treaties/agreements; (5) During President's Rule in a state. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect, while 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

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