Challenger App

No.1 PSC Learning App

1M+ Downloads
Who declares emergency in India?

AGovernor

BPrime Minister

CParliament

DAs per the directions of the Union Cabinet, the President

Answer:

D. As per the directions of the Union Cabinet, the President

Read Explanation:

  • As per the directions of the Union Cabinet, the President declares emergency in India.

  • Article 352 of Part XVIII of the Constitution includes the national emergencies,

  • Article 356 enlists the state emergencies,

  • Article 360 incorporates the financial emergencies.


Related Questions:

Examine the following statements about Financial Emergency under Article 360.

a. A Financial Emergency has been declared in India at least once since the Constitution came into force.

b. The President can issue directions to reserve all money bills passed by state legislatures for his consideration during a Financial Emergency.

Consider the following statements regarding the Parliamentary approval and duration of President's Rule (Article 356):

  1. A proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issue.

  2. Once approved, it can continue for a maximum period of three years, subject to parliamentary approval every six months.

  3. For any extension beyond one year, it is mandatory that a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation and the Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Enforcement of which among the following fundamental rights cannot be suspended during proclamation of emergency?
Which constitutional amendment of 1951 provided for restrictions on freedom of expression during the Emergency?
Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency “ of Indian Constitution was taken from which country?