2016 · Q96
Under Article 352 of the Constitution of India, an emergency can be declared if security of any part of India is threatened by
- 1war
- 2external aggression
- 3armed rebellion
- 4internal disturbance
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2, 3 and 4
- C1, 3 and 4
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
After the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, a national emergency under Article 352 can be proclaimed only on grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion — the earlier ground of "internal disturbance" was deliberately replaced with "armed rebellion" to prevent misuse. Hence 1, 2 and 3.