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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ month(s) of its issue, by special majority.

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  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6

Answer: 1

Article 352(4): Emergency proclamation must be approved within one month by both Houses with special majority: (a) majority of total membership of each House, AND (b) 2/3 of members present and voting. If Lok Sabha is dissolved, Rajya Sabha approves, but Lok Sabha must approve within 30 days of reconstitution. 44th Amendment (1978) tightened approval requirements to prevent misuse like 1975 Emergency.

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