Question

National Emergency can be declared under the Constitution of India by invoking the provisions of:

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 360
• D. Article 370

Hint:

National Emergency grants extraordinary powers to the central government, affecting fundamental rights.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Article 352 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency
in case of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
- Article 356 deals with President’s Rule in states.
- Article 360 relates to a Financial Emergency.
- Article 370 (now abrogated) provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Thus, the correct answer is Article 352.