Question

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the President can declare a National Emergency?

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 360
• D. Article 365

Hint:

Remember the three types of emergencies in the Constitution: \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{**Article 352:** National Emergency (war, external aggression, armed rebellion).} \\ \bullet & \text{**Article 356:** State Emergency (President's Rule).} \\ \bullet & \text{**Article 360:** Financial Emergency.} \\ \end{array}\]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Article 352 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency if they are satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of its territory is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. This is distinct from Article 356 (President's Rule due to failure of constitutional machinery in a state) and Article 360 (Financial Emergency).