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polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Governor's Report and Independent Verification Independent verification of Governor's report critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court emphasized that Governor's report recommending President's Rule should be based on material verified through ______ sources, not just unverified media reports or political considerations.

  1. subjective
  2. independent
  3. partisan
  4. confidential
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 352 - Emergency Duration and Renewal Emergency duration and renewal frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Revival of Ministry with Assembly Ministry revival safeguard critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that if a proclamation under Article 356 is struck down by courts, the State Assembly can be revived with the ______ restored, protecting democratic mandate against arbitrary deprivation.

  1. Governor
  2. Ministry
  3. Administrator
  4. President
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Floor Test Timing Floor test timing critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court emphasized that floor test to verify majority should be conducted ______ to ensure democratic verification before considering Article 356 imposition.

  1. after dismissal of Ministry
  2. before dismissal of Ministry
  3. only after Presidential approval
  4. only during Emergency
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 352 - One-Tenth Members Revocation Requisition Legislative check on Emergency frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Election Commission Certification for Extension Election Commission certification for President's Rule critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Under Article 356, extension of President's Rule beyond one year requires certification by the ______ that elections cannot be held due to extraordinary circumstances, ensuring democratic restoration at earliest opportunity.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Election Commission
  3. Finance Commission
  4. Union Public Service Commission
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 352 - Revocation by Lok Sabha Resolution Article 352 Emergency revocation frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Parliamentary Approval Majority Article 356 Parliamentary approval majority frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 359 - Suspension of Fundamental Rights Enforcement Article 359 non-suspendable rights critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Under Article 359, during a National Emergency, the President may suspend enforcement of Fundamental Rights except Articles ______, which cannot be suspended even during Emergency per the 44th Amendment.

  1. 14 and 19
  2. 20 and 21
  3. 25 and 26
  4. 32 and 226
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Maximum Extension Period Article 356 maximum duration frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Revival of State Assembly SR Bommai Assembly revival critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that if a proclamation under Article 356 is struck down by courts, the State Assembly can be ______ with the Ministry restored, protecting democratic mandate against arbitrary deprivation.

  1. dissolved permanently
  2. revived
  3. reconstituted by Governor
  4. replaced by Administrator
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 354 - Financial Relations During Emergency Article 354 Emergency financial relations critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Under Article 354, during a National Emergency, the President may modify the distribution of revenues between Union and States, but such modifications must be approved by ______ within specified timeframe.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Parliament
  3. Finance Commission
  4. Cabinet
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 356 - Parliamentary Approval Duration Article 356 Parliamentary approval frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity medium Fill in the Blank Article 352 - Revocation of Emergency Article 352 Emergency revocation frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams

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
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 352 - Effect on Legislative Powers During Emergency Article 250 Emergency legislative powers critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

During a National Emergency under Article 352, Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List under Article ______, and such laws cease to operate 6 months after Emergency ceases, except for things done/omitted before expiry.

  1. 249
  2. 250
  3. 252
  4. 253
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 360 - Financial Emergency Provisions Article 360 Financial Emergency critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

Under Article 360, the President can proclaim a Financial Emergency if satisfied that financial stability/credit of India is threatened. Such proclamation must be approved by Parliament within ______ months, and enables Union to give directions to States on financial matters.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6
polity hard Fill in the Blank Article 253 International Agreements and State List Legislation Article 253 international agreements critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams

Under Article 253, Parliament can legislate on any matter in the State List for implementing international agreements, treaties, or decisions of international conferences, enabling Union to fulfill international obligations even on State subjects.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Financial Relations - Article 268 Union Duties Levied by States Article 268 fiscal federalism frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Article 268, duties like stamp duties on bills of exchange, etc., are levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the ______, reflecting shared fiscal federalism in indirect taxation.

  1. Union
  2. States
  3. local bodies
  4. Reserve Bank
polity hard Fill in the Blank Joseph Shine Case - Autonomy in Marital Relationships Joseph Shine marital autonomy critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve individual ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this domain without compelling justification.

  1. surveillance
  2. autonomy
  3. regulation
  4. control
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Constitutional Morality Overrides Social Morality Shayara Bano Constitutional Morality critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that constitutional values of gender equality override discriminatory religious customs, illustrating that ______ morality prevails over social morality in matters affecting fundamental rights.

  1. traditional
  2. Constitutional
  3. religious
  4. cultural