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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CHSL - 09 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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Which of the following sets of article is related with the feature of Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 352 to 360.

The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are found in Part XVIII, articles 352 to 360. 

  • Article 352: Deals with the proclamation of a National Emergency, which can be declared if the President is satisfied that the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. 
  • Article 356:​​​​​​​ Addresses the situation where the constitutional machinery in a state fails, allowing the President to impose President's Rule (also known as a state emergency). 
  • Article 360:​​​​​​​ Deals with financial emergencies, allowing the President to declare a financial emergency if the financial stability or credit of India or any part thereof is threatened.