Polity (Emergency Provisions) MCQ

16. Who said, “The emergency power of the President is a fraud with the Constitution”?
(A) K.M. Munshi
(B) B.N. Rao
(C) K.M. Nambiar
(D) H.N. Kuniaru

17. A Proclamation of Emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval
(A) Within one month
(B) Within two months
(C) Within six months
(D) Within one year

18. How many times has Financial Emergency been declared in India so far?
(A) 5 times
(B) 4 times
(C) Once
(D) Never

19. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution has never been implemented into action?
(A) Article 60
(B) Article 360
(C) Article 352
(D) Article 356

20. During National Emergency the term of the House of People
(A) Cannot be extended
(B) Can be extended till the Emergency lasts
(C) Can be extended for one year only
(D) Can be extended till Emergency lasts but only by one year at a time

21. How many types of emergencies have been envisaged under the Indian Constitution?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) One

22. The President of India may declare the National Emergency if there is the threat of
1. External aggression
2. Internal disturbances
3. Armed rebellion
4. Communal clashes
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 3 and 4
(D) Only 1 and 3

23. President’s Rule can be imposed for a maximum period of
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 6 months
(D) 3 years

24. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3

25. Under which of the following circumstances can the President declare National Emergency?
1. External Aggression
2. Internal Disturbances
3. Failure of the Constitutional Machinery in States
4. Financial Crisis
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 4

26. Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India.
1. A Proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless, before the expiration of that period, it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2. If any Proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons, serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

27. Consider the following statements regarding Article 356 of the Constitution.
1. Failure of Constitutional Machinery in States is an objective reality.
2. A Proclamation under this Article can be reviewed by Supreme Court.
3. Alongwith this Proclamation, State Legislative Assembly can be dissolved.
4. This Proclamation has to be approved by each House of Parliament within two months.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 4
(B) Only 1, 2 and 3
(C) Only 3 and 4
(D) Only 2, 3 and 4

 

 

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