Multiple choice

Assertion (A): A proclamation of emergency can be issued by the President if there is imminent danger of war or external aggression or armed rebellion. Reason (R): The President can suspend the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights during the period of emergency.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Explanation

As per Article 352 of the Constitution of India, 1949, if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may declare emergency. Also, he can suspend the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights during the period of emergency.

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