UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Legislature Question Bank

done Emergency Provisions Total Questions - 23

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. No Proclamation of Emergency can be made by the President of India unless the Union Ministers of Cabinet rank, headed by die Prime Minister, recommended to him, in writing, mat' such a Proclamation should be issued.

  2. The President of India must issue a Proclamation of Revocation of Emergency any time that the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving the proclamation or its continuance.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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  Consider the following statements: If the financial emergency has been declared by the President under the Article 360, then its proclamation:

  1.  May be revoked or varied by a subsequent proclamation

  2. Shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolution of both Houses of Parliament

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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  Consider the following statements:

  1. While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, Article 359 of the Constitution of India does not come into operation till an order is issued by the President specifying the rights which are suspended.

  2. While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, Article 358 makes the restrictions imposed I by Article 19 non-existent against the state.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?                                         
  A)
   Only 1                                  done clear
  B)
   Only 2                                   done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                             done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2        done clear
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  Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's Rule in a State?

  1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly

  2. The removal of the Council of Ministers in the State

  3. Dissolution of the local bodies

  4. Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:        
  A)
   1, 2 and 4                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 3       done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 4           done clear
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  Consider the following statements: Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India:

  1. Requires written communication of the Union Cabinet to the President to that effect.

  2. Can be issued for the whole of India or part thereof.

  3. Lapses, if not approved by both Houses of Parliament within a month.

  4. Requires a resolution, approving the proclamation passed by both Houses of Parliament only by a majority of the total membership of each House, and not less than 2/3rd members present and voting.

  5. Once approved by Parliament can last for six months.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 4 and 5                               done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 5 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  In case of declaration of financial emergency:
  A)
   All the State Governments will be dissolved and management of economy will be taken over by the Union Government done clear
  B)
   All Money Bills of the states will be considered and passed only by the Parliament done clear
  C)
   All the State Assemblies will be put under suspended animation and laws on the State List will be enacted by  Parliament done clear
  D)
   The President may give such directions to the states as may be deemed necessary for economic recovery and salaries of officials may be temporarily reduced done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Law made by the Parliament with respect to any matter enumerated in State List, during a proclamation of national emergency, will cease to have effect in which one of the following conditions?
  A)
   When the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate done clear
  B)
   When it is repealed by the Parliament done clear
  C)
   On the expiration of six months after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate done clear
  D)
   On the expiration of one year after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court judgement in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India has been interpreted to mean that the Governor can dismiss a Council of Ministers or die Chief Minister:

  1. At his pleasure on his subjective estimate of the strength of the Chief Minister in the Assembly

  2. When the Legislative Assembly has expressed its want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.

  3. When a measure of die Council of Ministers has been defeated on the floor of the Assembly.

  4. When a censure motion against the Council of Ministers has been rejected in the Legislative Assembly.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 done clear
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  Assertion (A): An imminent danger of war or external aggression is not enough for the proclamation of emergency.

  Reason (R): The Proclamation of Emergency shall cease to operate at die expiration of one month unless approved by both the Houses of Parliament.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following statements is the correct one?
  A)
   War, external aggression, internal disturbance and armed rebellion are the grounds for proclaiming emergency. done clear
  B)
   Words "armed rebellion" were replaced by the word "war" by me 44th Amendment. done clear
  C)
   Actual existence of any' one or more grounds mentioned in Article 352 is necessary for proclaiming emergency. done clear
  D)
   The President proclaims emergency on the basis of any ground mentioned in Article 352 or possibility deer of. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then:
  A)
   The Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved done clear
  B)
   Article 19 is suspended in that State done clear
  C)
   Parliament assumes the power to legislate on the subjects in the State list done clear
  D)
   The President can make laws relating to that state                                         done clear
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• question_answer12)
  When a proclamation of emergency is issued by the President under Article 352 of the Constitution of India:
  A)
   Fundamental Rights are automatically suspended                                       done clear
  B)
   The freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights can be suspended by an order of the President                                        done clear
  C)
   The freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights except those under Articles 20 and 21, can be suspended by an order of the President       done clear
  D)
   Only the freedoms under Article 19 are suspended and other Fundamental Rights cannot be I suspended                                                                       done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following is the correct statement?                                        Proclamation of Emergency in a State under Article 356 can continue beyond one year if:      
  A)
   The High Court of the State certifies that the situation in the State is very serious           done clear
  B)
   The Governor of the State certifies that the law and order situation is not under control done clear
  C)
   The Election Commission certifies that it is difficult to hold elections to the Assembly done clear
  D)
   The President is satisfied about the grave situation in the State through independent investigation done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Which of the following may be done under conditions of financial emergency?

  1. Reduction in the number of districts in the country for effecting economy

  2. Abolition of all State Legislative Assemblies to reduce expenditure

  3. Reduction in the salaries of the judges of the High Court

  4. Reservation of Money Bills of State Legislative Assemblies for the consideration of the President

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer15)
  When a state fails to implement the administrative directions given by the Union under Article 256 of the Constitution of India:
  A)
   Parliament may compel the state to execute the said directions done clear
  B)
   The Governor may dissolve the State Legislature done clear
  C)
   The President may presume that Constitutional machinery in the State has failed done clear
  D)
   The President may impose emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Proclamation of emergency by the President of India can be made on the written advice of the Cabinet only. This provision has been added:
  A)
   After 44th Constitutional Amendment done clear
  B)
   After 42nd Constitutional Amendment done clear
  C)
   By the Constituent Assembly in the Constitution of India done clear
  D)
   By the Supreme Court of India in 1975 done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The President's Rule under Article 356 remains valid in a state for the maximum period of:
  A)
   One year                      done clear
  B)
   Two years done clear
  C)
   Three years done clear
  D)
   Four years done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved has to be approved by:
  A)
   Rajya Sabha and then it will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha, which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting. done clear
  B)
   New Lok Sabha within six months of its constitution. done clear
  C)
   Lok Sabha in the next session after six months. done clear
  D)
   Rajya Sabha only. done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Assertion (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 the fundamental rights during the period of Emergency.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which one of the following is not an automatic consequence of the Proclamation of Emergency?
  A)
   Suspension of the enforcement of fundamental rights except those conferred by Articles 20 and 21. done clear
  B)
   Extension of the Union's executive power to the issue of directions to any State as to the manner in which its executive power has to be exercised. done clear
  C)
   Extension of the power of Parliament to the making of legislation in regard to items of the State List done clear
  D)
   Suspension of Article 19. done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Consider the following statements: Parliament may make law on a subject enumerated in State List only if the:

  1. President deems it proper that such law is necessary for all the States.

  2. Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 is in operation.

  3. Lok Sabha passes a resolution by 2/3"1 majority of its total membership.

  4. Governor of the State requests the President for such legislation.

  Of these statements:

  A)
   1 and 4 are correct                        done clear
  B)
   2 alone is correct done clear
  C)
   3 alone is correct                          done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer22)
  The judgement in the S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India case pertained broadly to which Article of the Constitution of India?
  A)
   Article 29                      done clear
  B)
   Article 32                 done clear
  C)
   Article 353                    done clear
  D)
   Article 356                        done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Consider the following statements in respect of provisions as to financial emergency:

  1. A proclamation of financial emergency has to be laid before each House of Parliament.

  2. A proclamation of financial emergency ceases to operate at the expiration of six months, unless before the expiration of that period, it has been approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?                                        
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
                       Only 2                                   done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2    done clear
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