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While the proclamation of emergency is in operation the State Government :

Acannot legislate

Bcan legislate on the subject of state list

Ccan legislate only on lists in concurrent list

Dis suspended

Answer:

A. cannot legislate

Read Explanation:

While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, Article 359 of the Constitution of India does not come into operation till an order is issued by the President specifying the rights which are suspended.


Related Questions:

Who opined that, “The emergency power of the President is a fraud with the Constitution”?

Consider the following statements about the National Emergency under Article 352.

(i) The proclamation of a National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament by a special majority.

(ii) The life of the Lok Sabha can be extended beyond its normal term by one year at a time during a National Emergency.

(iii) The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 allowed the President to limit a National Emergency to a specific part of India.

Which article of the Constitution of India talks about the imposition of President's rule in states?
Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency “ of Indian Constitution was taken from which country?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President can revoke the proclamation of National Emergency without Parliament’s approval.

  2. During National Emergency, the executive power of the Centre can direct the states on any matter.

  3. The laws made by Parliament on State List subjects during National Emergency remain valid even after six months of the Emergency ending.

Which of the statements is/are correct?