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President can proclaim a state of Financial emergency under which among the following articles?

AArticle 350

BArticle 352

CArticle 356

DArticle 360

Answer:

D. Article 360

Read Explanation:

The President of India can proclaim a Financial Emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India. No Financial Emergency has been declared so far.


Related Questions:

Which constitutional amendment restored the power of judicial review of fundamental rights curtailed during the Emergency?
Which article of the Constitution of India talks about the imposition of President's rule in states?

Regarding the duration and parliamentary approval of President's Rule, which statements are correct?

  1. President's Rule lasts initially for six months after Parliamentary approval.

  2. It can be extended beyond one year only if National Emergency is in operation and the Election Commission certifies difficulties.

  3. Parliamentary approval for continuation of President’s Rule requires a special majority.

How soon imposition of National Emergency should be approved by the Parliament?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President can revoke the proclamation of National Emergency without Parliament’s approval.

  2. During National Emergency, the executive power of the Centre can direct the states on any matter.

  3. The laws made by Parliament on State List subjects during National Emergency remain valid even after six months of the Emergency ending.

Which of the statements is/are correct?