Q. Consider the following:
Type of emergency Article
1.National emergency Article 360
2.President rule. Article 356
3.Financial emergency Article 352
How many of the pair/s above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India provides for three distinct types of emergencies:
- National Emergency (Article 352): Declared in the event of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Although commonly referred to as a “National Emergency,” the Constitution uses the term “Proclamation of Emergency” for such situations.
- President’s Rule (Article 356): Imposed when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state. While popularly known as “President’s Rule,” it is also referred to as a “State Emergency” or “Constitutional Emergency.”
- Financial Emergency (Article 360): Declared when there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of the country.
Source: Laxmikant
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