Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is Empowered to declare National Emergency

  1. Prime Minister of India

  2. President of India

  3. Governors of State

  4. Solicitor General
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Explanation

Under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India is empowered to declare a National Emergency on the basis of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. The Prime Minister recommends this declaration to the Cabinet, and the President then proclaims it officially. Governors and the Solicitor General do not have this authority.

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