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Question

Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare a National Emergency?

  1. Article 352
  2. Article 356
  3. Article 360
  4. Article 368

Answer:

Option A: Article 352

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 352”.

Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.