Emergency provisions of Indian constitution-Test 1

Answer: Option A

Explanation

There are differences in this answer. But According to a RTI response from the Ministry of Home Affairs, President’s rule was imposed maximum number of times in Uttar Pradesh (10 times) while President’s rule was in vogue for maximum number of days in Punjab (more than 3000 days).
So according to this, B the correct answer.

Answer: Option D

Explanation

The President of India declare National Emergency so far for 3 times in1962, 1971 and 1975.

Answer: Option D

Explanation

Article 355 states that "It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution".

Answer: Option C

Explanation

Constitution has envisaged three types of emergencies.

1. Emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion (National emergency)
2. Emergency due to failure of constitutional machinery (President's Rule)
3. Emergency due to financial instability of India (Financial emergency)

Answer: Option A

Explanation

Financial emergency is provided under Article 360. According to this article if the President is satisfied that the financial stability or credit of India or any of its parts is in danger, he may declare the state of financial emergency.