GK Question

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During a National Emergency, which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even by a Presidential order?

  1. Articles 14 and 19
  2. Articles 20 and 21
  3. Articles 25 and 26
  4. Articles 32 and 226

Answer: Articles 20 and 21

After the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, Articles 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offences) and 21 (protection of life and personal liberty) cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency. Earlier, during the 1975 Emergency, even Article 21 was suspended, leading to this safeguard.

Topic Emergency Provisions
Exam Relevance Critical for UPSC and advanced SSC; tests post-Emergency constitutional safeguards