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which article of the constitution empowers the central government to suspend the provisions of article 19 during emergencies ?

Aarticle 355

Barticle 354

Carticle 358

Darticle 352

Answer:

C. article 358

Read Explanation:

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution

This article guarantees six fundamental freedoms to citizens, including:

  1. Freedom of speech and expression

  2. Freedom to assemble peacefully

  3. Freedom to form associations or unions

  4. Freedom to move freely throughout India

  5. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of India

  6. Freedom to practice any profession or carry on any occupation, trade, or business

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Which of the following statements are correct about the differences between Articles 358 and 359?

(i) Article 358 applies only to External Emergencies, while Article 359 applies to both External and Internal Emergencies.

(ii) Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19, while Article 359 requires a Presidential Order to suspend specified Fundamental Rights.

(iii) Article 358 allows the suspension of Articles 20 and 21, while Article 359 does not.