Emergency and President's Rul Flashcards
Which Article states that it is the duty of the
Central government to protect all Indian states
from internal and external aggression?
(a) 353 (b) 356
(c) 355 (d) 358
SSC CHSL (Tier-1) – 09/03/2023 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : Article 355 states, “It shall be the duty of the
Union to protect every State against external aggression
and internal disturbance and to ensure that the
Government of every State is carried on in accordance
with the provisions of this Constitution.”
Article 353-Effect of Proclamation of Emergency.
Article 356- Provisions in case of failure of
constitutional Machinery in states
Article 358- Suspension of provisions of Article 19
during emergencies
Article 359- Suspension of the enforcement of the rights
conferred by Part III during Emergencies
While a proclamation of emergency is in
operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be
extended for a period
(a) Three month (b) One year
(c) Six months (d) Six weak
SSC JE CIVIL 10/10/2023 (Shift-III
Ans. (b) : While a proclamation of emergency is in
operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be
extended for a period of one year at a time.
The effect of this emergency is that while it is in
operation, the life of Lok Sabha may be extended
beyond its normal term i.e., beyond five years by a law
of Parliament.
It can be extended for one year at a time and cannot be
continued beyond six months if the emergency has
ceased to operate or revoked.
By which amendment of the Constitution of
India were the terms ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’
added in the preamble?
(a) Constitution (Forty-First Amendment) Act,
1976
(b) Constitution (Forty-Third Amendment) Act,
1977
(c) Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act,
1978
(d) Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act,
1976
SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Shift-III)
Ans. (d) : The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added three
new words – Socialist, Secular and Integrity in the
preamble. It also added Fundamental Duties by the
citizens (new Part IV A)
In 1959, the Central Government of India
undertook the governance in Kerala under __
of the Constitution of India.
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 360
(c) Article 349 (d) Article 356
SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Shift-III)
Ans : (d) The first state government of Kerala was
formed in 1957, led by CM EMS Namboodiripad. It
consisted of other 11 ministers. It was known for its
land reform ordinance. But in 1959 the government was
dismissed by the central government, with the collective
tool of presidential rule under article 356 of the Indian
constitution
Who was the President of India when
Emergency was imposed in India for the third
time in 1975?
(a) Basappa Dasappa Jatti
(b) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(c) Giani Zail Singh
(d) Zakir Husain Khan
SSC JE Mechanical 28.10.2020 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : When the emergency was imposed in India in
1975 for the third time the President of India at that
time was Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (24 August 1974 to 11
February 1977) and the contemporary Prime Minister of
India was Indira Gandhi.
At the time of emergency in 1975, who was
serving as the President of India?
(a) Morarji Desai
(b) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(c) V.P. Singh
(d) Indira Gandhi
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 08.02.17, 1.15 pm)
Ans : (b) Emergency in 1975 was officially issued by
the then President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
under Article 352 of the constitution because of the
prevailing “Internal disturbance”, the emergency was in
effect from 25 June 1975 until its withdrawal on 21
March 1977.
Under which Article was Emergency in India
declared in 1975 ?
(a) Article 1 (b) Article 152
(c) Article 286 (d) Article 352
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 30.01.17, 10 am)
Ans : (d) Under the provisions of Article 352, National
emergency was declared for internal disturbance from
25th June 1975 to 21st March 1977 by the then President
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed during the Prime Ministership
of Indira Gandhi.
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is about:
(a) Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Imposition of President’s Rule in States
(c) Hindi as official language
(d) Special status to Kashmir
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 21.01.17, 1.15 pm)
Ans : (b) Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives
the President of India the power to suspend state
government and impose president’s rule in any state in
the country “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen
in which the government of the state cannot be carried
on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
‘It is also known as ‘state emergency’ or constitutional
emergency
In the night of__________ 1975, Indira Gandhi
recommended President Fakhruddin Ali
Ahmed to impose emergency.
(a) 1 July (b) 1 June
(c) 22 May (d) 25 June
SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-II)
SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. : (d) In the night of 25 June, 1975 contemporary
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi recommended the then
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed to impose emergency.
President’s rule is mentioned in Article ………….
of the Indian Constitution.
(a) 345 (b) 252
(c) 356 (d) 376
SSC JE Mechanical - 25/09/2019 (Shift-II)
SSC CGL (TIER-1) 10-09-2016, 1.15 pm
Ans. (c) : Emergency Provision–
Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives the
President of India the power to impose this rule on a
state on the advice of the union council of ministers
when the activities of state governments cannot be
carried out through Constitutional provisions.
Which one of the following cannot be the
ground for proclamation of Emergency under
the Constitution of India?
(a) War (b) Armed rebellion
(c) External aggression (d) Internal disturbance
SSC JE Civil - 22/01/2018 (Shift-II)
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 15.01.17, 10 am)
SSC MTS 11-10-2017 (Shift
Ans : (d) The emergency provisions are contained in
Part-XVIII of the Constitutions of India from Article
352 to 360. The Constitution stipulates three types of
emergencies.
1. National Emergency-Article 352 of the Constitution
provides for the provision of National emergency.
a) War b) External aggression c) Armed rebellion.
2. President’s Rule- Article 356 empowers the
President to issue a proclamation if he/she is
satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the
government of a state can not be carried on in
accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
3. Financial emergency– Article 360 empowers the
President to proclaim a financial emergency if
he/she is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to
which the financial stability or credit of India or any
part of its territory is threatened
In case State emergency is declared, it needs
Parliamentary approval after every………
(a) 6 months (b) 1 year
(c) 2 years (d) 3 years
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 07.01.17, 4.15 pm
Ans : (a) State emergency declared under the provision
of Article 356 by the President. It must be approved by
parliament within six months. After approval by
parliament it may remain in operation for not more than
6 months from the date of proclamation unless after
parliament extends it. Parliament can extend it by
approval after every six months. It can be withdrawn
anytime by the President.
During an emergency all of the following
Fundamental Rights are suspended, except __.
(a) freedom of association
(b) freedom of speech and expression
(c) personal liberty
(d) freedom of assembly without arms
(SSC 10+2 CHSL 10.01.17, 10 am
Ans : (c) When National emergency declared under
Article 352 i.e due to war, external aggression or armed
rebellion all Fundamental Rights except those under
Article 20 and 21 are not suspended.
Article 20– deals with protection in respect of
conviction for offences.
Article 21– deals with protection of life and personal
liberty.
Above two Fundamental Rights are Part of Right to
Freedom.
