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Under Article 352, a National Emergency proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within 1 month by ______ majority, ensuring democratic oversight of executive emergency powers.

  1. simple
  2. special
  3. two-thirds
  4. unanimous
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During a National Emergency under Article 352, Fundamental Duties under Article 51A continue to apply, reminding citizens of responsibilities towards nation, democracy, and constitutional values even during crisis.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency approved by Parliament continues for ______ months unless renewed by Parliamentary resolution, ensuring periodic democratic review.

  1. 3
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 12
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Under Article 352, if one-tenth of Lok Sabha members requisition a special meeting, the House must consider a resolution for revocation of National Emergency, enabling ______ check on Emergency continuation.

  1. executive
  2. legislative
  3. judicial
  4. administrative
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Under Article 352, the President can proclaim a National Emergency only on the written advice of the Cabinet, not on the advice of the Prime Minister alone, per the 44th Amendment safeguard.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be revoked if Lok Sabha passes a resolution for revocation by ______ majority, enabling democratic check on Emergency continuation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Under Article 356, approval of President's Rule proclamation by Parliament requires ______ majority, unlike Article 352 which requires special majority.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Under Article 358, during a National Emergency, Fundamental Rights under Article 19 (freedoms of speech, assembly, etc.) are automatically suspended for the duration of Emergency, without requiring separate Presidential order.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, President's Rule can be extended by Parliamentary resolution every 6 months, but cannot exceed a total of ______ years, ensuring democratic restoration through elections.

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
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Under Article 352, approval of National Emergency proclamation by Parliament requires special majority: majority of total membership of each House and two-thirds of members present and voting.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 358, during a National Emergency, Fundamental Rights under Article 19 (freedoms of speech, assembly, etc.) are automatically suspended for the duration of Emergency, but this suspension applies only to laws/restrictions related to the Emergency.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, President's Rule can be extended beyond one year only if: (a) National Emergency is in operation, or (b) Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held, and in any case cannot exceed three years total.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 356, a proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ months, failing which the proclamation ceases to operate.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
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Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be revoked by the President at any time, or by Lok Sabha passing a resolution for revocation by ______ majority, enabling democratic check on Emergency continuation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. unanimous
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Article 360 (Financial Emergency) has never been invoked in Indian constitutional history, reflecting fiscal prudence, federal balance, and preference for cooperative mechanisms over emergency powers.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, a proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ month(s) by special majority, failing which the Emergency ceases to operate.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
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Under Article 257, the Union can give directions to States for construction, maintenance of railways, national highways, and measures for protection of railways, reflecting cooperative federalism in infrastructure development.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 263, the Inter-State Council can be established by Presidential order to inquire into and advise on disputes between States, subjects of common interest, and policy recommendations, promoting cooperative federalism through structured dialogue.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 270, taxes levied and collected by the Union but distributed between Union and States include income tax (excluding agricultural income) and corporation tax, with distribution per Finance Commission recommendations balancing equity and efficiency.

  1. True
  2. False
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Zonal Councils, established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, are statutory (not constitutional) bodies that promote inter-State cooperation on economic, social, and administrative issues within regions, complementing constitutional federal mechanisms.

  1. True
  2. False