Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#116] During emergency imposed under Article-352, which of the following constitutional provisions stands suspended?
Correct Answer

(C) Fundamental Rights

Explanation

Solution: During the proclamation of National Emergency under Article-352, Fundamental rights of citizens can be suspended. Article-19 is automatically suspended in case of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression whereas all other Fundamental Rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 can be suspended by President through a separate proclamation.

[#117] For how much time Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?
Correct Answer

(D) No maximum period

Explanation

Solution: Financial emergency under Article-360 can remain operational for indefinite period of time until revoked by President. However, President declaration on Financial Emergency need to be approved by Parliament within two months. So far it has not been decleared in India.

[#118] Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Financial Emergency

Explanation

Solution: Financial Emergency under Article-360 has never been imposed in India so far. Whereas Internal and External emergency which are part of National Emergency have been imposed once and twice respectively. State Emergency has been declared more than a hundred times.

[#119] In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-
Correct Answer

(A) Never

Explanation

Solution: Financial Emergency under Article-360 has never been imposed in India so far. Whereas Internal and External emergency which are part of National Emergency have been imposed once and twice respectively. State Emergency has been declared more than a hundred times.

[#120] Coup is-
Correct Answer

(A) Sudden overthrow of a government illegally

Explanation

Solution: Coup is a term denoting conspiracy to topple government illegally. Middle east countries have experienced many such instancee e.g.- Egypt.