Emergency Provisions MCQ

1. 1. What is the purpose of emergency provisions in the Constitution of India?

   • a) To ensure smooth functioning of the government
   • b) To deal with exceptional situations threatening the security of the country
   • c) To promote economic development
   • d) To provide relief during natural disasters

2. 2. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of Emergency?

   • a) Article 356
   • b) Article 352
   • c) Article 360
   • d) Article 370

3. 3. Which type of Emergency can be declared on the grounds of "armed rebellion"?

   • a) National Emergency
   • b) State Emergency
   • c) Financial Emergency
   • d) None of the above

4. 4. During a National Emergency, which article suspends the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

   • a) Article 356
   • b) Article 352
   • c) Article 359
   • d) Article 360

5. 5. What is the maximum duration for a proclamation of National Emergency without approval from the Parliament?

   • a) 1 month
   • b) 2 months
   • c) 3 months
   • d) 6 months

6. 6. Who has the authority to revoke or modify a proclamation of National Emergency?

   • a) President
   • b) Prime Minister
   • c) Parliament
   • d) Supreme Court

7. 7. Which Emergency provision allows the President to assume all functions and powers of the state government?

   • a) National Emergency
   • b) State Emergency
   • c) Financial Emergency
   • d) None of the above

8. 8. Under which article does Financial Emergency empower the President to reduce salaries and allowances of all government officials?

   • a) Article 352
   • b) Article 356
   • c) Article 360
   • d) Article 370

9. 9. What is the term for the proclamation of Emergency approved by both the Houses of Parliament?

   • a) Certified Emergency
   • b) Authenticated Emergency
   • c) Sanctioned Emergency
   • d) Validated Emergency

10. 10. In which year was the Emergency declared in India for the first time?

    • a) 1950
    • b) 1962
    • c) 1971
    • d) 1975

11. 11. During a State Emergency, which article empowers the President to assume direct control over the state?

    • a) Article 352
    • b) Article 356
    • c) Article 360
    • d) Article 370

12. 12. How many types of emergencies are there in the Indian Constitution?

    • a) 1
    • b) 2
    • c) 3
    • d) 4

13. 13. Which Emergency provision was invoked during the 1975 Emergency in India?

    • a) National Emergency
    • b) State Emergency
    • c) Financial Emergency
    • d) None of the above

14. 14. What is the term for the review of Emergency proclamation by both Houses of Parliament?

    • a) Reconsideration
    • b) Ratification
    • c) Validation
    • d) Assessment

15. 15. Which Emergency provision was invoked during the 1962 India-China War?

    • a) National Emergency
    • b) State Emergency
    • c) Financial Emergency
    • d) None of the above

16. 16. What is the term for the period between the declaration and approval of Emergency by Parliament?

    • a) Interim Emergency
    • b) Procedural Emergency
    • c) Transitional Emergency
    • d) Provisional Emergency

17. 17. Who can challenge the proclamation of Emergency in India?

    • a) Parliament
    • b) Supreme Court
    • c) President
    • d) Prime Minister

18. 18. Which Emergency provision was invoked during the 1971 India-Pakistan War?

    • a) National Emergency
    • b) State Emergency
    • c) Financial Emergency
    • d) None of the above

19. 19. Which type of Emergency can be declared due to failure of constitutional machinery in a state?

    • a) National Emergency
    • b) State Emergency
    • c) Financial Emergency
    • d) None of the above

20. 20. During a National Emergency, which article empowers the President to issue ordinances even when Parliament is not in session?

    • a) Article 352
    • b) Article 356
    • c) Article 360
    • d) Article 370

Explanations for Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution

1. The purpose of emergency provisions in the Constitution of India is to deal with exceptional situations threatening the security of the country, ensuring its smooth functioning.
2. Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of Emergency.
3. The type of Emergency that can be declared on the grounds of "armed rebellion" is National Emergency.
4. During a National Emergency, Article 359 suspends the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
5. The maximum duration for a proclamation of National Emergency without approval from Parliament is 6 months.
6. The President has the authority to revoke or modify a proclamation of National Emergency.
7. National Emergency allows the President to assume all functions and powers of the state government.
8. Financial Emergency, under Article 360, empowers the President to reduce salaries and allowances of all government officials.
9. The term for the proclamation of Emergency approved by both Houses of Parliament is Validated Emergency.
10. The Emergency declared in India for the first time was in 1962.
11. During a State Emergency, Article 356 empowers the President to assume direct control over the state.
12. There are 3 types of emergencies in the Indian Constitution.
13. National Emergency was invoked during the 1975 Emergency in India.
14. The term for the review of Emergency proclamation by both Houses of Parliament is Ratification.
15. None of the Emergency provisions were invoked during the 1962 India-China War.
16. The term for the period between the declaration and approval of Emergency by Parliament is Provisional Emergency.
17. The proclamation of Emergency in India can be challenged by the Supreme Court.
18. None of the Emergency provisions were invoked during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
19. State Emergency can be declared due to the failure of constitutional machinery in a state.
20. During a National Emergency, Article 352 empowers the President to issue ordinances even when Parliament is not in session.