| Which of the following steps cannot be taken by the President during the Financial Emergency? |
| 1. Direct the Union and the State Governments to observe such canons of financial propriety as he deems desirable |
| 2. Suspend the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens |
| 3. Order reduction of salaries and allowances of all the Civil Servants |
| 4. Order the reduction of the salaries of the Supreme Court and High Court Judges |
A) 1, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 3
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters; but fundamental rights cannot be suspended.
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