UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Union Government

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    While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period

    A) not exceeding three months

    B) not exceedng nine-months

    C) of one year at a time

    D) of two years at a time

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    While a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time. Under Article 352 the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or pan of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.


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