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Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a 'National Emergency'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 352
  2. Article 356
  3. Article 360
  4. Article 365

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 352

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Article 352 šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 352, the President can declare a National Emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Such a proclamation can be made for the whole of India or only a specific part. It requires the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet and must be approved by Parliament within one month.