When was National Emergency declared for the first time under Article 352?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1962-68.
The first National Emergency under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution was declared on October 26, 1962. It was in response to the India-China war, which resulted in a threat to the country's security. This emergency lasted until January 10, 1968. It marked a significant period where extraordinary powers were given to the central government to handle the national crisis, affecting civil liberties and state governance.