Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Fundamental rights can be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21.
2.The six rights guaranteed by Article 19 can be suspended only when emergency is declared on armed rebellion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Fundamental rights can be suspended during the operation of a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21.
Further, the six rights guaranteed by Article 19 can be suspended only when emergency is declared on the grounds of war or external aggression (i.e., external emergency) and not on the ground of armed rebellion (i.e., internal emergency).
Source: Laxmikanth Polity
