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Who holds the constitutional power to declare an emergency in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Parliament
  3. Supreme Court
  4. President

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) President šŸ“š Explanation: The Constitution of India grants extraordinary emergency powers exclusively to the President of India. Under specific severe circumstances like war, armed rebellion, or a complete breakdown of state machinery, the President can formally declare three distinct types of emergencies: National, State (President's Rule), or Financial Emergency.