Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

41

The President of India enjoys emergency powers of-

A) four types B) two types C) five types D) three types

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Constitution has empowered President to proclaim three types of Emergency. The expression, "Proclamation of Emergency" as used in Article-352 refers to emergency of first type i.e. National Emergency. Second type of emergency is mentioned under Article-356 as State Emergency or President's rule. And the third type of emergency is referred as "Financial Emergency" under article-360.

42

According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency ?

A) Prime Minister B) President C) Chief Justice D) Parliament

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Constitution has empowered President to proclaim three types of Emergency. The expression, "Proclamation of Emergency" as used in Article-352 refers to emergency of first type i.e. National Emergency. Second type of emergency is mentioned under Article-356 as State Emergency or President's rule. And the third type of emergency is referred as "Financial Emergency" under article-360.

43

Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article-

A) Article 368 B) Article 345 C) Article 351 D) Article 333

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Constitution of India under Article-368 confers power to Parliament to amend the constitution and provides for its procedure. Amendment of constitution means addition, variation or repealing of any provision of this constirution.

44

Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with-

A) Emergency Provisions B) Right to primary Education C) Right to Information D) Amending Procedure

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Constitution of India under Article-368 confers power to Parliament to amend the constitution and provides for its procedure. Amendment of constitution means addition, variation or repealing of any provision of this constirution.

45

Which of the following can be amended by special majority?

A) Directive Principles of State Policy B) Rules of Procedure in Parliament C) Admission of new state D) Use of English language in Parliament

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part-IV of the constitution and can only be amended by special majority. DPSP are borrowed from Ireland. DPSP are used as a yard stick to measure the performance of govt Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSP are not enforceable in court.

46

During an emergency all of the fol.owing fundamental rights are suspended, except-

A) Freedom of association B) Freedom of speech and Expression C) Personal liberty D) Freedom of assembly without arms

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

During the proclamation of emergency under Article-352, all fundamental rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 which deal with protection while conviction for offences and right to life and personal liberty respectively, are suspended.

47

During emergency imposed under Article-352, which of the following constitutional provisions stands suspended?

A) Directive Principles of State Policy B) Amendment Procedures C) Fundamental Rights D) Judicial Review

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

During the proclamation of National Emergency under Article-352, Fundamental rights of citizens can be suspended. Article-19 is automatically suspended in case of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression whereas all other Fundamental Rights except rights under Article-20 and 21 can be suspended by President through a separate proclamation.

48

For how much time Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?

A) 6 months B) 24 months C) 12 months D) No maximum period

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Financial emergency under Article-360 can remain operational for indefinite period of time until revoked by President. However, President declaration on Financial Emergency need to be approved by Parliament within two months. So far it has not been decleared in India.

49

Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India?

A) Internal emergency caused due to internal disturbances B) External emergency caused due to external threat C) State emergency caused due to failure of constitutional machinery in the state D) Financial Emergency

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Financial Emergency under Article-360 has never been imposed in India so far. Whereas Internal and External emergency which are part of National Emergency have been imposed once and twice respectively. State Emergency has been declared more than a hundred times.

50

In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-

A) Never B) Two times C) Three times D) Once

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Financial Emergency under Article-360 has never been imposed in India so far. Whereas Internal and External emergency which are part of National Emergency have been imposed once and twice respectively. State Emergency has been declared more than a hundred times.