Multiple choice

On which of the following grounds can the President of India, under Article 352, proclaim emergency?

  1. War
  2. Internal disturbance
  3. Armed rebellion
  4. External aggression
  5. Imminent danger

  1. Only 1, 3 and 4

  2. Only 1, 2 and 4

  3. Only 1, 3, 4 and 5

  4. Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the President can issue different proclamations of emergency on the grounds of war, external aggression, armed rebellion or imminent danger. The 44th Amendment substituted the words “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion”.

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