Emergency Provisions MCQs for UPSC Prelims

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A 1 and 2 only
2. B 1 and 3 only
3. C 2 and 3 only
4. D 1, 2 and 3

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then

1. A the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
2. B the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
3. C Article 19 is suspended in that State.
4. D the President can make laws relating to that State.

Assertion (A): During the operation of a National Emergency declared on grounds of war or external aggression, the six freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 stand automatically suspended. Reason (R): Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19 only when the Emergency is proclaimed on the ground of war or external aggression, and not on the ground of armed rebellion. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C A is true, but R is false
4. D A is false, but R is true

With reference to the proclamation of a Financial Emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. A proclamation of Financial Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issue. 2. Once approved, a proclamation of Financial Emergency continues in operation indefinitely until revoked, without any requirement of periodic parliamentary re-approval. 3. During its operation, the President may direct the reduction of salaries of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. A Only one
2. B Only two
3. C All three
4. D None

Under the Constitution, a Proclamation of Financial Emergency issued under Article 360:

1. A Must be laid before each House of Parliament and ceases to operate after two months unless approved by both Houses
2. B Requires approval by a special majority of both Houses within one month
3. C Continues indefinitely once issued and requires no parliamentary approval
4. D Can be issued only on the written recommendation of the Finance Commission

Assertion (A): During the operation of a Proclamation of Financial Emergency, the President may direct the reduction of salaries and allowances of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. Reason (R): A Financial Emergency, once proclaimed under Article 360, automatically suspends the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights. Select the correct option:

1. A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C A is true, but R is false
4. D A is false, but R is true

Consider the following statements about the proclamation of a National Emergency under Article 352: 1. It can be proclaimed by the President only on the basis of a written recommendation of the Union Cabinet. 2. Once approved by Parliament, it can continue indefinitely without any further parliamentary approval. 3. While it is in operation, the Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended only if the emergency is declared on the ground of war or external aggression. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A 1, 2 and 3
2. B 2 and 3 only
3. C 1 and 2 only
4. D 1 and 3 only

Under the Constitution, a proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 issued on the ground of 'armed rebellion' was introduced in place of which earlier ground?

1. A External aggression
2. B Internal disturbance
3. C Breakdown of constitutional machinery
4. D Financial instability