Question

Consider the following statements:
1. A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it.
2. The President can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet.
3. National emergency can be declared even if the security of India is not a threat, but there is imminent danger.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2, 3

A proclamation of national emergency may be applicable to the entire country or only a part of it. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 enabled the president to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specified part of India. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The President, however, can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet.Hence, statement 2 is correct. president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger. Hence, statement 3 is correct.