Multiple choice

The president shall revoke a proclamation of emergency if the house of people passes a resolution disapproving the proclamation of emergency by a:

  1. Majority -of total membership of the house

  2. Majority of not less than two third of the house present and voting

  3. Simple Majority

  4. Both 1 and 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 352(3) as introduced by the 44th Amendment, a proclamation of emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament by special majority - not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving the emergency by this majority, the President must revoke it.

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