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What articles should not be abrogated during the Emergency?

AArticle 18,20

BArticle 19,20

CArticle 20,21

DArticle 15,16

Answer:

C. Article 20,21

Read Explanation:

  • During a national emergency, many Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended.

  • The six freedoms under Right to Freedom are automatically suspended.

  • By contrast, the Right to Life and Personal Liberty cannot be suspended according to the original Constitution.

Related Questions:

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?

In which of the following was the year in which emergency was declared in India?
How many times have the National Emergency been implemented in India?
Proclamation of Financial Emergency has to be approved by Parliament within
How soon imposition of National Emergency should be approved by the Parliament?