Question

Which one of the following is NOT a type of Emergency stipulated in Indian Constitution

• A. National Emergency
• B. State Emergency
• C. Financial Emergency
• D. Military Emergency

Hint:

Only three emergencies are constitutionally defined — there is no such thing as a "Military Emergency" in official terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Know the types of emergencies in the Constitution
There are three emergencies mentioned:
- National Emergency (Article 352)
- State Emergency or President’s Rule (Article 356)
- Financial Emergency (Article 360)
Step 2: Evaluate the options
- (A), (B), and (C) are officially defined types.
- (D) “Military Emergency” is not a constitutional term, though military action may lead to the declaration of National Emergency.
Therefore, option (D) is correct.