Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#311] Which article of Indian constitution has the provision for National Emergency?
Correct Answer

(B) Article 352

Explanation

Solution: Article-352 of constitutional deals with National Emergency. President can promulgate on emergency in case of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. Proclamation of National Emergency needs to be approved Parliament within one month.

[#312] Which of the sets of Articles deal with 'Emergency Provision'?
Correct Answer

(C) Articles 352, 356 and 360

Explanation

Solution: Article-352, 356 and 360 deal with emergency provisions. Article-352 talks about National Emergency whereas Article-356 deals with State Emergency or President's rule and Article-360 defines provisions for Financial Emergency.

[#313] Which article specifies Imposition of President's Rule in States?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 356

Explanation

Solution: Article-356 of constitution of India referst of imposition of President's rule or State Emergency. As per provisions of this article, if President feels that State Government is not functioning in accordance to provisions of Constitution, State Government can be dismissed and State Legislative Assembly can be suspended or dissolved.

[#314] The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when-
Correct Answer

(D) There is a Constitutional breakdown

Explanation

Solution: Article-356 of constitution of India referst of imposition of President's rule or State Emergency. As per provisions of this article, if President feels that State Government is not functioning in accordance to provisions of Constitution, State Government can be dismissed and State Legislative Assembly can be suspended or dissolved.

[#315] A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19, during proclamation of emergency-
Correct Answer

(A) Casued by war or external aggression

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions of Article-358, during National Emergency imposed due to war or external aggression, rights under Article-19 will be automatically suspended. This means any law can be enacted or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19 during proclamation of emergency.