Multiple choice

The Government of India can suspend both the Rights of Habeas Corpus and Freedom of Speech

  1. when parliamentary proceedings are crippled by the opposition

  2. under the Essential Services Act

  3. when the legislature in a state fails to function

  4. when there is a move for succession of a part of the country
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option 3 is correct. During a national emergency, many Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended. The six freedoms under Right to Freedom are automatically suspended. By contrast, the Right to Life and Personal Liberty cannot be suspended according to the original Constitution. 

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