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If the announcement of the National Emergency has been approved by both Houses of Parliament, how long will it be effective?

A1 month

B2 months

C3 months

D6 months

Answer:

D. 6 months

Read Explanation:

If the announcement of the National Emergency has been approved by both Houses of Parliament, it will continue for 6 months but it should be re-approved after every 6 months.


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Article 355 obliges the Centre to protect states from external aggression and internal disturbance.

  2. The first state to have President’s Rule imposed after Constitution came into force was Kerala.

  3. The President can assume powers of state High Court during President’s Rule.

Which are correct?

Which of the following statements is true in relation to the declaration of a national emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. It can be imposed when there is a grave threat to the security of India or any of its territory due to war, externa aggression or armed rebellion.
  2. It will cease to operate after one month from the date of its issue unless it is approved in the meantime by the parliament.
  3. For further continuance of emergency after six months, the resolution has to be passed by either house of parliament by a majority of not less than two-third members.
  4. For further continuance of emergency after six months, the resolution has to be passed by either house of parliament by a simple majority.

    Consider the following statements about the Financial Emergency under Article 360.

    (i) A Financial Emergency can include directions to reduce salaries of state government employees.

    (ii) A resolution approving a Financial Emergency requires a special majority in Parliament.

    (iii) No Financial Emergency has ever been declared in India.

    With reference to the proclamation of a Financial Emergency under Article 360, consider the following statements:

    1. It must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months from its date of issue.

    2. Once approved, it requires repeated parliamentary approval every six months for its continuation.

    3. A proclamation of Financial Emergency has been declared only once in India, during the 1991 economic crisis.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Consider the following historical facts about the imposition of President's Rule in India:

    1. The first state where President's Rule was imposed after the Constitution's enactment was Kerala in 1959.

    2. The state that has been under President's Rule for the longest continuous period is Punjab.

    3. The state where President's Rule has been imposed the most number of times is Manipur.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?