Question

When was the word "armed rebellion" added to the Constitution to declare a National Emergency?

• A. After 44th Constitution Amendment Act
• B. After 42nd Constitution Amendment Act
• C. After 40th Constitution Amendment Act
• D. After 38th Constitution Amendment Act

Answer 1

Answer:

A. After 44th Constitution Amendment Act

Prior to the 44th Amendment Act 1978, a proclamation of emergency could be issued on the grounds of war or external aggression or internal disturbance. The internal disturbance was a vague one, and could be misused by the executive. The Act, therefore, introduced the expression "armed rebellion" in place of internal disturbance.