Consider the following statements: 1. During emergency, Central government converts the federal structure into a unitary one by an amendment of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution. Which of the statements above given is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

The Emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution, from Articles 352 to 360.

These provisions enable the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively.

The rationality behind the incorporation of these provisions in the Constitution is to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country, the democratic political system, and the Constitution.
During an Emergency, the Central government becomes all powerful and the states go into the total control of the Centre.
It converts the federal structure into a unitary one without a formal amendment of the Constitution.

Source: Laxmikanth