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Who was the President of India when Emergency was imposed in India for the third time in 1975?

Who was the President of India when Emergency was imposed in India for the third time in 1975? Correct Answer Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

The correct answer is Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

  • Then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had imposed an emergency, with the help of an order officially issued by the then President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, to control the internal disturbance. 

Important Points

  • The emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360.
  • These provisions enable the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively.
  • The rationality behind the incorporation is to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country, the democratic political system, and the Constitution.
  • The Constitution stipulates three types of emergencies:
    • National Emergency
    • Constitutional Emergency
    • Financial Emergency

Related Questions

Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Emergency? 1. It can be imposed before the actual occurrence of war or any such aggression or rebellion if the President is satisfied that there is imminent danger thereof. 2. It is imposed four times. 3. President can only issue such a declaration after receiving a decision from Union Cabinet in writing. 4. Article 19 is automatically suspended when the National Emergency is imposed in case of the proclamation on the ground of war or external aggression.
Why is it remarked that the “pocket of the Indian President is bigger than that of the American President” in reference to Pocket Vetro Power of the president? A. The power of the Indian President not to take any action (either positive or negative) on the bill for an indefinite period. B. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 30 days for the Indian President. C. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 20 days for the Indian President. D. The President of the USA can't return the bill for reconsideration if he kept it for more than 10 days, while that is not the case with the Indian President.
Consider the following statements:
1. Emergency is always imposed throughout the nation.
2. Emergency can be imposed not only on the grounds of actual war, external aggression or armed rebellion, but also in anticipation thereof.
3. Every proclamation of Emergency will not remain in force after one month unless it is approved by both the House of Parliament
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
“In case of failure of constitutional machinery in a state, then the center takes over the state government under article 356 as mentioned in the constitution” Which of the following emergency is explained above? National emergency State emergency Financial emergency Constitutional emergency
Consider the following statements with reference to President's rule that is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution. 1. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. 2. A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. 3. It cannot be imposed without the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Consider the following statements regarding National Emergency of the Indian Constitution? 1. President of India can proclaim a National emergency if he/she believes that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened. 2. During an emergency under Article 352, the centre has the power to suspend the state government. Which among the following above given statements is/are correct?
If Vice-President of India has to discharge the duties of President of India in his absence due to some reasons, then what is/are true for such duration? (i) In this duration, Vice-President holds the post of Chairman of Council of States (ii) In this duration, Vice-President will get the emolument of President (iii) If in this duration, Vice-President resigns, then Chief Justice of India will perform the duties of President of India
Consider the following statements about the Financial emergency: 1. Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency. 2. Once approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the Financial Emergency continues for one year. 3. A resolution approving the proclamation of financial emergency can be passed by either House of Parliament only by a simple majority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statement/statements is/are not correct?
1. The declaration of National Emergency on the ground of 'Armed Rebellion' was inserted by the Constitutional (42 Amendment) Act, 1976.
2. President shall not issue a proclamation under Clause (1) Article 352 unless the decision of the Union Cabinet (the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers) is communicated to him in writing.
3. A resolution approving the proclamation of National Emergency must be passed by special majority.
4. A proclamation of Emergency once approved by the Parliament shall remain in force until the emergency ceases.
Select the correct answers:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Emergency (Article 352): 1. President proclaims a national emergency even before receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet. 2. President can declare a national emergency only on the actual occurrence of war or external aggression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?