Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#906] The National Emergency in India can be declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through-
Correct Answer

(A) Article-352

Explanation

Solution: National emergency in India can be declared under the provisions of Article-352. As per provisions of this article, if the country is threatened by war or external aggression or internal armed rebellion, National Emergency can be imposed by President for 6 months at a time. It can be declared for whole country or part of it.

[#907] _______ amends the Constitution.
Correct Answer

(C) Parliament

Explanation

Solution: Only Parliament has the mandate to amend the Constitution of India. However, there are certain provisions which can be amended only after obtaining two-third majority of strength of both the Houses andratification of half the number of states. Eg. Any modification in Election of President and Vice President, Tax structures (Like GST).

[#908] Which of the following feature of the Indian constitution cannot be amended under article 368-
Correct Answer

(D) Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form

Explanation

Solution: Parliament has the power to amend the constitution subject to the basic structure of constitution.
Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review and Parliamentary form of government all are elements of foundation of Republic of India which form basic feature of constitution and cannot be amended.

[#909] Financial Emergency can be declared by applying-
Correct Answer

(A) Article-360

Explanation

Solution: President of India can impose Financial Emergency by applying Article-360 if he or she is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which financial stability or credit of India or any part of it, is threatened. A proclamation under this article must be approved by Parliament with in two months with simple majority. Once approved, it will remain in force till the President revokes it.

[#910] In which Amendment, the words 'Socialist', Secular' and 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India?
Correct Answer

(A) 42nd

Explanation

Solution: Preamble was amended only once in 42nd amendment act of 1976, Words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added into preamble by this amendment act after report of Sardar Swarn Singh Committee.