Emergency Provisions

4 Questions
  1. 1
    If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
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    Answer: B. the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

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  2. 2
    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. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
    3. Dissolution of the local bodies
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    Answer: B. 1 and 3 only

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  3. 3

    Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:

    1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
    2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the. Judges of Supreme Court and the High Courts.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Answer: A. 1 only

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  4. 4

    Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance'?

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    Answer: D. Article 355

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