Assertion: An emergency is seen as an extraordinary condition in which normal democratic politics cannot function.
Reason: The federal distribution of powers remains practically suspended & the government also gets the power to restrict all or any of the Fundamental Rights during the emergency.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Once an emergency is proclaimed, the federal distribution of powers remains practically suspended and all the powers are concentrated in the hands of the union government. Secondly, the government also gets the power to curtail or restrict all or any of the Fundamental Rights during the emergency. From the wording of the provisions of the Constitution, it is clear that an Emergency is seen as an extraordinary condition in which normal democratic politics cannot function. Therefore, special powers are granted to the government.