Emergency Provisions in Indian Democracy
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Emergency Provisions in Indian Democracy starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: During a National Emergency, the Parliament passes a law on a subject in the State List. After the Emergency is revoked, what happens to that law?
Describe the procedure for the approval of a National Emergency by the Parliament.
Describe the process by which the Lok Sabha can revoke a National Emergency.
Discuss the impact of Emergency provisions on the federal structure of India.
Discuss the role of the judiciary in reviewing the proclamation of Emergency in India.
During a National Emergency, the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States is altered. Explain how.
Explain the difference between National Emergency and President’s Rule in terms of their grounds and effects.
Context: During a National Emergency, the Parliament passes a law on a subject in the State List. After the Emergency is revoked, what happens to that law?
Under which Article can the President’s Rule be imposed in a state? (1) Article 352 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 360 (4) Article 365
Which amendment introduced the term ‘armed rebellion’ as a ground for National Emergency? (1) 38th Amendment (2) 42nd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 52nd Amendment
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of National Emergency? (1) Article 352 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 360 (4) Article 368
Which body has the power to recommend the imposition of President’s Rule in a state? (1) Governor (2) Chief Minister (3) Prime Minister (4) Supreme Court
Fill in the blank: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 made it mandatory that the President can proclaim a National Emergency only on the written recommendation of the ______.
Fill in the blank: The 44th Amendment Act requires that the proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ month(s).
Fill in the blank: The first National Emergency in India was declared in the year ______.
Fill in the blank: The maximum period for which President’s Rule can remain in force in a state, with parliamentary approval, is ______ years.
State True or False: The duration of a National Emergency can be extended indefinitely with parliamentary approval every six months.
State True or False: The President can declare a National Emergency even if the Cabinet does not recommend it in writing.
State True or False: The President can proclaim a National Emergency only on the written advice of the Council of Ministers.
State True or False: The President can revoke a proclamation of Emergency at any time without parliamentary approval.
