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Practice emergency-provisions with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.What happens to the State Executive during President's Rule?
Explanation: During President's Rule, the State Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister is dismissed, and the President administers the state through the Governor.
Q2.Which Article places a duty on the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance?
Explanation: Article 355 imposes a duty on the Centre to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure government is carried on in accordance with the Constitution.
Q3.The President can issue ordinances for the governance of the state during President's Rule when?
Explanation: When the Parliament is not in session, the President can issue ordinances for the governance of the state, if the Parliament has delegated such power.
Q4.In which year was the National Emergency declared on the ground of 'Internal Disturbance'?
Explanation: The third proclamation of National Emergency was made in June 1975 on the ground of 'internal disturbance'.
Q5.Which constitutional amendment limited the power of Parliament to extend President's Rule beyond one year?
Explanation: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced a new provision to put a restraint on the power of Parliament to extend the President's Rule beyond one year.
Q6.For the extension of President's Rule beyond one year, the Election Commission must certify what?
Explanation: The Election Commission must certify that the general elections to the Legislative Assembly of the concerned state cannot be held on account of difficulties.
Q7.Which article allows the Centre to give directions to a state on any matter during a National Emergency?
Explanation: Article 353 states that during a National Emergency, the executive power of the Union extends to giving directions to any State as to the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised.
Q8.Can the President issue a proclamation of emergency for a part of India?
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the President to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India.
Q9.Under Financial Emergency, the President can ask states to reserve which bills for his consideration?
Explanation: The President can direct the reservation of all Money Bills and other Financial Bills for his consideration after they are passed by the Legislature of the State.
Q10.Which committee/commission criticized the frequent use of Article 356?
Explanation: Both the Sarkaria Commission (1988) and the Punchhi Commission (2007) criticized the misuse of Article 356 and recommended it be used very sparingly.
Q11.The resolution approving the continuation of President's Rule requires which majority?
Explanation: A resolution approving the proclamation of President's Rule or its continuance can be passed by either House of Parliament by a simple majority.
Q12.Which fundamental right is suspended automatically under Article 358?
Explanation: Under Article 358, when a proclamation of National Emergency is made (external), the six fundamental rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended.
Q13.What is the consequence of the revocation of National Emergency on laws made during the emergency?
Explanation: The laws made by Parliament on state subjects during a National Emergency cease to have effect six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
Q14.In the S.R. Bommai case, the Supreme Court said that the floor test is?
Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that the question of the state government losing the confidence of the Legislative Assembly should be decided on the floor of the House (Floor Test).
Q15.Which Article provides protection to persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State (related to dismissal)?
Explanation: Though not directly an emergency provision, Article 311 protects civil servants. However, during emergencies, safeguards may be affected based on specific orders.
Q16.Which Amendment Act introduced the word 'Cabinet' in the Constitution for the first time?
Explanation: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced the word 'Cabinet' in Article 352, defining it as the council consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers of Cabinet rank.
Q17.What happens to the State Assembly during a National Emergency?
Explanation: During a National Emergency, the State Legislature is not suspended. However, Parliament acquires the power to make laws on subjects in the State List.
Q18.From which constitution did India borrow the provision of 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency'?
Explanation: The feature of suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency is borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.
Q19.To disapprove the continuation of a National Emergency, a special sitting of the Lok Sabha must be called if notice is given by how many members?
Explanation: If 1/10th of the total members of the Lok Sabha give a written notice to the Speaker (or President if the House is not in session), a special sitting must be held within 14 days.
Q20.Which Article provides that the laws made by Parliament on the State List during a National Emergency become inoperative six months after the emergency ceases?
Explanation: Article 250 empowers Parliament to legislate on State List subjects during an emergency, and such laws cease to have effect on the expiration of six months after the proclamation ceases to operate.
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