Question

    A proclamation of national emergency can be made by the President on which of the following grounds?

    A Armed rebellion, war and external aggression. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Security of India threatened by war Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Security of India threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Security of India threatened by war or external aggression Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Security of India or any part of the territory threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Art. 352. Proclamation of Emergency .—(1) If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or [armed rebellion], he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that effect [in respect of the whole of India or of such part of the territory thereof as may be specified in the Proclamation.

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