How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution of India?
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A.
Two
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B.
Three
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C.
Four
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D.
Five
Correct Answer:
B. Three
Explanation:
The Constitution of India, under Part XVIII (Articles 352 to 360), provides for three distinct types of emergencies to handle extraordinary situations that threaten the nation's security, administrative continuity, or economic stability. These are: - National Emergency (Article 352): Declared by the President when the security of India or any part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
- State Emergency / President’s Rule (Article 356): Imposed when the constitutional machinery in a specific state fails, allowing the Union government to take over the state's administration.
- Financial Emergency (Article 360): Proclaimed if the financial stability or credit of India is under threat. While provided for in the Constitution, this type of emergency has never been invoked in India's history.Based on these provisions, the Indian Constitution envisages exactly three types of emergencies.
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