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What is correct about external emergency as per Article 352? i. It is proclaimed by the President. ii.. It should be approved by Parliament within two months. iii. It should be approved by Parliament within one month. iv. It should be approved by Parliament by simple majority. v. It should be approved by Parliament by 2/3 majority. vi. It can be revoked by simple majority of Parliament. vii. It can be revoked by 2/3 majority of Parliament. viii. It can be approved in joint session of Parliament. 

What is correct about external emergency as per Article 352? i. It is proclaimed by the President. ii.. It should be approved by Parliament within two months. iii. It should be approved by Parliament within one month. iv. It should be approved by Parliament by simple majority. v. It should be approved by Parliament by 2/3 majority. vi. It can be revoked by simple majority of Parliament. vii. It can be revoked by 2/3 majority of Parliament. viii. It can be approved in joint session of Parliament.  Correct Answer i, iii, v, vi

The correct answer is i, iii, v, vi.

Key Points

As per Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India is threatened by war/external aggression/armed rebellion. He can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of these situations if he is satisfied that there is a probable danger.

  • The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month.
  • If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months.
  • The emergency can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.
  • For the proclamation of emergency or its continuance, the resolution must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority.
  • A revokation of emergency does not require parliamentary approval. It can be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation.
  • The emergency must be revoked if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution by a simple majority disapproving its continuation.

 

Additional Information

  • Special Majority: a majority of the total membership of that house, and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
  • Simple Majority: a majority of the members of each House present and voting.

Related Questions

With reference to Article 352 National emergency which of the following statements are correct? (a) Under Article 352 the State Government continues to function, it cannot be dismissed. (b) The effect of Article 352 is that the centre gets concurrent power of legislation and administration in the state. (c) Under Article 352 the state assembly also continues to operate.
Consider the following statement regarding the proclamation of national emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India:
1. A proclamation of emergency once approved by Parliament shall remain in force for a period of six month.
2. The satisfaction of the President under Article 352, is the satisfaction of the Union Council of Ministers.
3. While the proclamation is in the operation, the normal life of the Lok Sabha cannot be extended.
4. The freedom given by the Article 19 of the Constitution can be suspended.
Which of the statements given above as 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: 1. The President’s Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356 on two grounds - one mentioned in Article 356 itself and another in Article 365. 2. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. 3. The President either suspends or dissolves the state legislative assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 statements with regard to financial emergency in India is/are correct?
1. It is required to be approved by both the Houses of the Parliament within one month.
2. Once approved by both the Houses of the Parliament, it remains valid for six months.
3. Salary of any government official including the Supreme Court judges can be reduced during financial emergency.
4. During financial emergency, the executive authority of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to any State to observe such, canons of financial propriety as may be specified in the directions.
Select the correct answer:
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?
Which of the following statement is correct about the articles related to emergency? 1) Article 352 defines national emergency. 2) Article 356 related to state emergency. 3) Article 360 defines financial 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?
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.