Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The President can declare a national emergency under article 352.
2.A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
- It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
- A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it.
Source: Laxmikanth