Indian Polity PYQ 251 of 375 · Emergency Provisions

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

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Correct answer: (c) 6 months

Explanation

Emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to Article 360. If the Proclamation of Emergency is approved by both Houses of Parliament, then the Emergency remains in force for 6 months, and it can be extended for an indefinite period with the approval of Parliament for each further period of 6 months.

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