Chapter 15 Emergency Provisions Quiz

1. Think about the following statement:

1. Articles 352 to 360 of Part XVII of the
   Constitution contain emergency provisions.
2. During a state of emergency, the federal
   government becomes all-powerful, and the states are
   completely under the rule of the federal government.

Select the correct response.

2. Consider the statement below.

1. Article 352 declares a state of emergency due
   to the collapse of the states’ constitutional machinery.
2. National emergency declared under Article 356
   owing to war, external aggression.
3. Financial Emergency because of a threat to India’s
   financial stability or credit, according to Article 360.

Select the correct response.

3. Consider the statement below.

1. An ‘External Emergency’ is declared when
   a national emergency is declared due to ‘war’
   or ‘external attack.’
2. It is termed as a “Internal Emergency”
   when it is declared on the grounds of “armed
   rebellion.”

Select the correct response.

4. Think about the following statement:

1. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1978 replaced the
   terms “internal unrest” with “armed insurrection.”
2. The President has the authority to declare a
   national emergency. Only after receiving a written
   recommendation from cabi-net .

Select the incorrect response.

5. consider the following statement.

1. In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the Supreme
   Court decided that the proclamation of a national emergency
   might be challenged in court for malafide.
2. The proclamation of an emergency must be ratified
   by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its issuance.
3. Only the Lok Sabha has the authority to approve
   the Proclamation of Emergency.

Choose the correct answer

6. Think about this:

1. The national emergency lasts for six months
   if both Houses of Parliament approve it;
2. The national emergency can last indefinitely
   if both Houses of Parliament approve it once.

Pick the wrong answer.

7. Think about the following statement:

1. The parliament can cancel a declaration of
   emergency at any time by issuing a new proclamation.
2. If the Lok Sabha votes a resolution opposing
   the continuation of a proclamation, the President must revoke it.

Select the correct response.

8. Consider the following national emergency
announcement impact.

1. The Centre’s executive power is extended
   during a national emergency.
2. During a national emergency, the Centre
   gains the authority to issue executive orders to a
   state on “any” subject.

Select the correct response.

9. Consider the consequences of the following national
emergency notice.

1. The Parliament has the competence to pass laws on
   any issue on the State List during a national emergency.
2. The normal separation of powers between the federal
   government and the states is suspended, but state legislatures
   are not.

Choose the correct answer.

10. Consider the following statement about the effects
of a national emergency.

1. The President has the ability to adjust the
   constitutional revenue distribution between the centre
   and the states while a proclamation of national emergency is in place.
2. The transfer of funding from the federal
   government to the states can be reduced or cancelled
   by Parliament.

Choose the incorrect option.

11. Take a look at the following statement about the
impact of a national emergency.

1. While a declaration of National Emergency is
   in effect, the Lok Sabha’s existence may be extended for
   six months at a time by a bill of Parliament beyond its
   normal term (five years).
2. The suspension of the Fundamental Rights
   granted by Article 19 is dealt with in Article 358.

Select the correct response.

12. Take a look at the following statement about the
impact of a national emergency.

1. As soon as an emergency is proclaimed, Article
   358 suspends the fundamental rights guaranteed by Article 19.
2. No Fundamental Right is suspended under Article 359.

Select the correct response.

13. Consider the following statement about the effects
of a national emergency.

1. Only in the event of a national emergency
   does Article 358 apply.
2. In both external and internal emergency
   situations, Article 359 applies.

Choose the correct answer.

14. Take a look at the following statement about the
impact of a national emergency.

1. Article 358 suspends Article 19’s Fundamental
   Rights for the duration of the Emergency.
2. Article 359 of the Constitution suspends the
   application of Fundamental Rights for a period determined
   by the legislature.
3. Article 358 covers the entire country, although
   Article 359 only covers a portion of it.

Select the correct response.

15. Take a look at the statement below.

1. The President can only issue a proclamation on
   the advice of the cabinet, according to Article 356.
2. The president can issue state-related ordinances
   while the proclamation of emergency is in effect.

Choose the appropriate response.

16. Consider the following assertion: ‘Presidential Rule’ .

1. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must
   be ratified by both Houses of Parliament within one
   month of its issue.
2. If both Houses of Parliament agree, the
   President’s Rule lasts for six months.
3. With Parliament’s agreement, it can be
   extended every six months for a maximum of three years.

Choose the correct answer.

17. Consider the following phrase: ‘Presidential Rule.’

1. The president can declare that Parliament will
   take over the activities of the state legislature.
2. The president can take over the state government’s
   activities and the governor’s power.
3. The president has the ability to take any further
   steps deemed necessary, including suspending constitutional
   provisions pertaining to any body.

Choose the correct answer.

18. Consider the statement below.

1. The citizens’ fundamental rights are affected
   by the national emergency.
2. The President’s Rule has no bearing on citizens’
   fundamental rights.

Select the incorrect response.

19. Take a look at the following remark about a
financial emergency.

1. There is no time limit on how long it
   can operate.
2. Its continuation does not necessitate
   periodic parliamentary approval.
3. Only the Lok Sabha can approve a proclamation
   declaring a financial emergency.

Select the correct response.

20. Think about the following statement:

1. The decrease of all or any class of state employees’
   pay and allowances due to a financial emergency.
2. Reserving all money bills and other financial bills
   for consideration by the President after they have been passed
   by the state legislature.
3. The President has the authority to direct that the
   salary and allowances of all or any class of persons serving
   the Union be reduced.

Select the correct response.

21. Think about the following statement:

1. The decrease of all or any class of state employees’
   pay and allowances due to a financial emergency.
2. Reserving all money bills and other financial bills
   for consideration by the President after they have been passed
   by the state legislature.
3. The President has the authority to direct that the
   salary and allowances of all or any class of persons serving
   the Union be reduced.

Select the correct response.