Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Which among the following statements are correct about lessons learnt from the experience of the Emergency?

(A) 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.
(B) The Courts have assumed a proactive role in protecting the civil liberties of the individuals.
(C) There is a tension between routine functioning of a democratic government and the continuous political protests by parties and groups.
(D) According to Balwant Rai Commission Report, the administration and the police become vulnerable to political pressures in this context.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (C) only

(A) 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. (Correct)
(B) The Courts have assumed a proactive role in protecting the civil liberties of the individuals. (Correct)
(C) There is a tension between routine functioning of a democratic government and the continuous political protests by parties and groups. (Correct)
(D) According to Balwant Rai Commission Report, the administration and the police become vulnerable to political pressures in this context. (Incorrect). The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report, submitted in November 1957, is famous for introducing the concept of Panchayti Raj and advocating for the establishment of a three-tier system of rural local government. 

Note: The statement C appears to be incorrect. This statement is more of a political observation, not a specific lesson drawn from the Emergency. However, as per NTA this statement is correct.