Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#316] Which among the following Article of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional
arrangement in a State?
Correct Answer
(B) Article-356
Explanation
Solution: As per provisions under Article-356, if President on receipt of report from Governor of State or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which Government of state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he may issue a proclamation of State Emergency. By proclamation, President can dismiss State Government. State Legislative Assembly can be suspended dissolved.
[#317] Under which of the following articles, president can make the proclamation of emergency in failure of constitutional machinery in any state-
Correct Answer
(B) 356
Explanation
Solution: As per provisions under Article-356, if President on receipt of report from Governor of State or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which Government of state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he may issue a proclamation of State Emergency. By proclamation, President can dismiss State Government. State Legislative Assembly can be suspended dissolved.
[#318] How many types of emergency is provisioned in the constitution-
Correct Answer
(C) 3
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.
[#319] What is the term of office of Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer
(D) Six years or 65 years of age
Explanation
Solution: Chief Election Commissioner holds the office for 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. Election commission comprises of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioner. All three of them have equal say. In case of deadlock, decisions are taken through voting.
[#320] Which of the following is a feature of civil services India-
Correct Answer
(A) Neutrality and unbiasedness
Explanation
Solution: Civil services in India strengthen the executive organ of State. Neutrality and unbiasedness are the important feature of this.