Which of the following statements about National Emergency is/are correct? 1. A Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President only when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. 2. T

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Q: 94 (CAPF/2023)
Which of the following statements about National Emergency is/are correct?
1. A Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President only when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
2. The Government of India acquires power to give directions to a State on any matter.
3. The Proclamation of Emergency does not suspend the State legislature.
4. The Proclamation of Emergency can continue for a maximum period of six months at a time only if approved by resolutions of both the Houses of Parliament.

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Polity

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CAPF

Statement 1 is correct as a National Emergency can be proclaimed by the President when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Statement 2 is also correct because, during a National Emergency, the central government acquires the power to give directions to states on any matter. Statement 3 is incorrect as the state legislature can be dissolved or suspended during a National Emergency. Statement 4 is correct in that the Proclamation of Emergency can continue for a maximum period of six months at a time, but it must be approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. Therefore, the correct option is 2: 1 and 2 only.