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2016Q4(b)The Union Executive: The President and the Vice-President
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With reference to the President of India, answer the following:

Mention three types of Emergencies that the President is empowered to proclaim.

Topic: Types of emergency

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Answer

Exam answer

(1) NATIONAL EMERGENCY (Article 352) — proclaimed when the security of India or any part of it is threatened by war, external aggression or armed rebellion. (2) STATE EMERGENCY or PRESIDENT’S RULE (Article 356) — proclaimed on a report from the Governor that the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution. The President then assumes the functions of the State government. (3) FINANCIAL EMERGENCY (Article 360) — proclaimed when the financial stability or credit of India is threatened. The President may then reduce the salaries of public servants, including judges, and direct the States in financial matters.

Explanation

One mark per emergency. Name each, give its Article, and state its TRIGGER — the trigger is what distinguishes them and what papers test, since they often describe a situation and ask which emergency applies. Fix the three articles together: 352 national, 356 State, 360 financial.

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