Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#111] According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency ?
Correct Answer
(B) President
Explanation
Solution: Constitution has empowered President to proclaim three types of Emergency. The expression, "Proclamation of Emergency" as used in Article-352 refers to emergency of first type i.e. National Emergency. Second type of emergency is mentioned under Article-356 as State Emergency or President's rule. And the third type of emergency is referred as "Financial Emergency" under article-360.
[#112] Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article-
Correct Answer
(A) Article 368
Explanation
Solution: Constitution of India under Article-368 confers power to Parliament to amend the constitution and
provides for its procedure. Amendment of constitution means addition, variation or repealing of any provision of this constirution.
[#113] Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with-
Correct Answer
(D) Amending Procedure
Explanation
Solution: Constitution of India under Article-368 confers power to Parliament to amend the constitution and
provides for its procedure. Amendment of constitution means addition, variation or repealing of any provision of this constirution.
[#114] Which of the following can be amended by special majority?
Correct Answer
(A) Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation
Solution: Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part-IV of the constitution and can only be amended by special majority. DPSP are borrowed from Ireland. DPSP are used as a yard stick to measure the performance of govt Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSP are not enforceable in court.
[#115] During an emergency all of the fol.owing fundamental rights are suspended, except-
Correct Answer
(C) Personal liberty
Explanation
Solution: During the proclamation of emergency under Article-352, all fundamental rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 which deal with protection while conviction for offences and right to life and personal liberty respectively, are suspended.