Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the National Emergency under Article 352.
(i) The President can declare a National Emergency only after receiving written recommendations from the Cabinet.
(ii) The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 reduced the period for parliamentary approval of a National Emergency from two months to one month.
(iii) A National Emergency can be declared only after the actual occurrence of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Which of the following is/are correct about the scope and application of Articles 358 and 359?
Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19 fundamental rights during a National Emergency declared on the grounds of war or external aggression.
Article 359 empowers the President to suspend enforcement of Fundamental Rights during both external and internal emergencies.
Article 359 allows suspension of enforcement of right to life and personal liberty (Article 21).
Which of the following statements regarding National Emergency in India are correct?
National Emergency has been declared three times in India’s history.
The first National Emergency was declared due to internal armed rebellion.
The 42nd Amendment made the declaration of Emergency immune from judicial review.
Regarding the duration and parliamentary approval of President's Rule, which statements are correct?
President's Rule lasts initially for six months after Parliamentary approval.
It can be extended beyond one year only if National Emergency is in operation and the Election Commission certifies difficulties.
Parliamentary approval for continuation of President’s Rule requires a special majority.