Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

What clarification regarding the proclamation of an 'internal' Emergency has been made since 1975?
1) It can be proclaimed without any specific grounds.
2) It can be proclaimed on any grounds.
3) It can only be proclaimed on the grounds of 'armed rebellion.'
4) It can be proclaimed on the advice of any government official.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Answer: It can only be proclaimed on the grounds of 'armed rebellion.'
'Internal' Emergency can now be proclaimed only on the grounds of 'armed rebellion.'

The Emergency at once brought out both the weaknesses and the strengths of India’s democracy. it brought out some ambiguities regarding the Emergency provision in the Constitution that have been rectified since. Now, an ‘internal’ Emergency can be proclaimed only on the grounds of ‘armed rebellion’ and it is necessary that the advice to the President to proclaim Emergency must be given in writing by the Union Cabinet.