GK Question

polity hard true_false

During a National Emergency under Article 352, the federal structure of the Constitution automatically converts into a unitary one without any formal amendment.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 353(b): During National Emergency, Union executive power extends to giving directions to any State on 'manner of exercise' of its executive power. Article 250: Parliament can legislate on State List. Combined effect: State autonomy temporarily suspended; Centre assumes unitary control. Restored post-Emergency. Designed for crisis management, not permanent centralization.

Topic Centre-State Relations - Emergency Impact
Exam Relevance Emergency-federalism nexus question essential for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams