Indian Polity · Chapter 27 of 36

Emergency Provisions: BPSC Prelims PYQs

6 previous-year questions on Emergency Provisions, asked 1997–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

   According to which Article ‘National Emergency’ may be declared by the president of India?

   1. AArticle 352
   2. BArticle 370
   3. CArticle 371
   4. DArticle 395
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 46th BPSC Prelims 2004

   The President can declare National Emergency on the basis of –

   1. AArmed rebellion
   2. BExternal Aggression
   3. CWar
   4. DAll above mentioned reasons
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

   Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of emergency?

   1. AArticle 360
   2. BArticle 365
   3. CArticle 356
   4. DArticle 352
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   Mainly on whose advice the President’s Rule is imposed in the State?

   1. AChief Minister
   2. BLegislative Assembly
   3. CGovernor
   4. DChief Justice of High Court
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   Which of the following is/are the consequence(s) of invoking Article 360, declaration of a financial emergency?
   1. The President may order the States to reduce the salaries and allowances of all or any class of employees serving in connection with the State affairs.
   2. Money Bills or other financial bills passed by the State Legislature are not required to be reserved for the consideration of the President.
   3. The President can issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of employees serving in connection with the affairs of the Union, including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
   4. Money Bills or other financial bills are to be reserved for the consideration of the President after they are passed by the Legislature of the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   1. A1, 3 and 4 only
   2. BOnly 2
   3. C1 and 2 only
   4. DAll of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

   The proclamation of emergency at the first instance can be restricted to

   1. A3 months
   2. B15 days
   3. C6 months
   4. D1 year
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →