Multiple choice

How many times the National Emergency has been declared in the country by the President?

  1. 1

  2. 3

  3. 2

  4. 10

  5. 12
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B Correct answer
Explanation

National Emergency under Article 352 has been declared three times in India: in 1962 (during China war), 1971 (during Pakistan war), and 1975 (the controversial Emergency period). These were the only instances when the President proclaimed a national emergency invoking this constitutional provision.

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