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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q29

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Only the ________ can make the proclamation of emergency in India.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 4 i.e. President

  • The President of India can declare a national emergency based on a written request from the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. 

  • The proclamation must be approved by both houses of Parliament within one month. 

  • The emergency can be extended indefinitely by six-month intervals, with parliamentary approval each time. 

  • The President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.