UPSC Prelims Marathon 8 April – Emergency Provisions- 2025

Consider the following statements:
1.National emergency can be declared only after occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
2.The 44th Amendment Act enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India.
3.The President can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet.
How many of the statements above are correct?

During the operation of a Financial Emergency, the executive authority of the Centre extends to which of the following?
1.Issuing directions to any state to follow specified financial propriety norms
2.Issuing directions for the reduction of salaries of persons serving in the state
3.Reserving all money bills passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the proclamation of President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. A proclamation of President’s Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issuance.
2. If the Lok Sabha is dissolved without approving the proclamation, it cannot be approved later even if the Rajya Sabha approves it.
3. The President’s Rule can be extended beyond one year only if there is a National Emergency in operation and the Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held.
4. The continuation of President’s Rule requires approval by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament every six months.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.The salaries and allowances of judges of the Supreme Court can be reduced during a financial emergency.
2.No Financial Emergency has been declared so far in India.
3.The satisfaction of the president to declare a financial emergency is beyond judicial review.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to President rule, consider the following statements:
1.Every resolution of Parliament approving its proclamation or its continuance can be passed only by a simple majority.
2.During President rule, the President can take the necessary steps for the suspension of the constitutional provisions relating to any body or authority in the state.
3.A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation without the parliamentary approval.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.A national emergency has been proclaimed two times so far in India.
2.During a national emergency, fundamental rights under Article 20 and Article 21 remain enforceable.
3.The president is authorised to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the proclamation of Emergency under the Indian Constitution?
1.A Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month.
2.During a National Emergency, the State Governments are suspended and the Union Government takes over all legislative powers.
3.Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended when a National Emergency is proclaimed on grounds of war or external aggression.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

During President’s Rule (Article 356), the legislative powers of the state legislature may be exercised by:

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of President’s Rule in a State?