Question

The National Emergency in India declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through

(A) Article-352

(B) Article-356

(C) Article-360

(D) Article-363

Answer 1

(A) Article-352

Under article 352 of Constitution, the President can declare such an emergency (caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion) only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within a month.