Emergency Amendments Practice Questions
20 free Emergency Amendments practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which Constitutional Amendment replaced the term 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' in Article 352?
- A 38th Amendment
- B 42nd Amendment
- C 44th Amendment
- D 52nd Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 replaced the vague term 'internal disturbance' with the more specific term 'armed rebellion.' This change limited the scope for misuse of National Emergency.
The 38th Constitutional Amendment sought to make the President’s satisfaction in proclaiming Emergency:
- A Subject to judicial review
- B Final and beyond judicial review
- C Subject to referendum
- D Approved by states
Correct answer: Final and beyond judicial review
The 38th Amendment made the President’s satisfaction in declaring Emergency final and conclusive. This provision curtailed judicial scrutiny at that time.
The 44th Amendment introduced which safeguard regarding proclamation of National Emergency?
- A Simple majority approval
- B Cabinet’s written advice requirement
- C Governor’s consent
- D Referendum by citizens
Correct answer: Cabinet’s written advice requirement
The 44th Amendment required that the President act on the written advice of the Cabinet before proclaiming Emergency. This ensured collective responsibility and reduced arbitrary action.
Under the 44th Amendment, a National Emergency must be approved by Parliament within:
- A One month
- B Two months
- C Six months
- D Three months
Correct answer: One month
The 44th Amendment reduced the time for parliamentary approval of National Emergency from two months to one month. This strengthened democratic oversight.
Which amendment ensured that Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during National Emergency?
- A 38th Amendment
- B 42nd Amendment
- C 44th Amendment
- D 59th Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment safeguarded Articles 20 and 21 even during National Emergency. This ensured protection of life and personal liberty.
The 42nd Amendment expanded the scope of Emergency provisions by:
- A Limiting judicial review
- B Reducing Parliament’s role
- C Restricting Fundamental Rights further
- D Abolishing Article 352
Correct answer: Restricting Fundamental Rights further
The 42nd Amendment strengthened central authority and restricted Fundamental Rights during Emergency. It was often called the 'Mini-Constitution.'
Which amendment restored judicial review of the President’s satisfaction in Emergency matters?
- A 44th Amendment
- B 38th Amendment
- C 39th Amendment
- D 61st Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment restored the power of courts to review the President’s satisfaction. This reversed the earlier position created by the 38th Amendment.
The duration of National Emergency after parliamentary approval is six months and can be extended by:
- A Simple majority
- B Special majority every six months
- C Presidential decree alone
- D Governor’s approval
Correct answer: Special majority every six months
Under the 44th Amendment, each extension of National Emergency requires approval by a special majority of Parliament every six months.
The 59th Constitutional Amendment allowed declaration of Emergency in Punjab on grounds of:
- A External aggression
- B Financial instability
- C Internal disturbance
- D Judicial breakdown
Correct answer: Internal disturbance
The 59th Amendment temporarily allowed declaration of Emergency in Punjab on grounds of internal disturbance. This provision was later repealed.
Which amendment introduced the concept of special majority for extending National Emergency?
- A 38th Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 52nd Amendment
- D 86th Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment required that extension of Emergency be approved by a special majority. This enhanced parliamentary control.
The 38th Amendment also made which Emergency-related proclamation beyond judicial review?
- A Financial Emergency
- B President’s Rule
- C Both National and Financial Emergency
- D None of the above
Correct answer: Both National and Financial Emergency
The 38th Amendment made proclamations under Articles 352, 356, and 360 beyond judicial review. This was later diluted by the 44th Amendment.
Under the 44th Amendment, one-tenth of Lok Sabha members can request:
- A Immediate dissolution of Parliament
- B Special sitting to revoke Emergency
- C Judicial review hearing
- D Financial Emergency declaration
Correct answer: Special sitting to revoke Emergency
The 44th Amendment allows one-tenth of Lok Sabha members to request a special sitting to consider revocation of Emergency. This strengthened legislative oversight.
Which amendment removed the right to property from Fundamental Rights during the post-Emergency period?
- A 42nd Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 38th Amendment
- D 59th Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment removed the right to property from Part III and made it a legal right under Article 300A. This followed Emergency-era constitutional changes.
Which amendment attempted to centralize more powers in the Union during Emergency?
- A 42nd Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 86th Amendment
- D 91st Amendment
Correct answer: 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment expanded the powers of the Union during Emergency and curtailed certain judicial and federal checks.
The 44th Amendment changed the grounds of National Emergency to require:
- A Internal disturbance only
- B Armed rebellion instead of internal disturbance
- C Economic crisis
- D Judicial approval
Correct answer: Armed rebellion instead of internal disturbance
The amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' to prevent misuse. It narrowed the scope of Emergency proclamation.
Which amendment ensured that a proclamation of Emergency could be revoked by a simple majority in Lok Sabha?
- A 44th Amendment
- B 38th Amendment
- C 42nd Amendment
- D 59th Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment allowed revocation of Emergency by a simple majority in Lok Sabha. This enhanced democratic control over Emergency powers.
The 42nd Amendment is often criticized for:
- A Weakening federalism
- B Strengthening Fundamental Rights
- C Reducing executive power
- D Abolishing Emergency provisions
Correct answer: Weakening federalism
The 42nd Amendment strengthened central authority and weakened federalism. It expanded Emergency-related powers.
Which amendment curtailed the automatic suspension of Article 19 during all types of Emergency?
- A 38th Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 42nd Amendment
- D 52nd Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment clarified that Article 19 is automatically suspended only during Emergency declared on grounds of war or external aggression, not armed rebellion.
Which constitutional amendment followed the experience of the 1975–77 Emergency to introduce safeguards?
- A 42nd Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 38th Amendment
- D 59th Amendment
Correct answer: 44th Amendment
The 44th Amendment was enacted after the Emergency period to prevent misuse of Emergency powers. It restored democratic safeguards and judicial review.
Emergency Amendments collectively reflect which constitutional principle?
- A Absolute executive authority
- B Balance between security and liberty
- C Judicial supremacy alone
- D Directive Principles dominance
Correct answer: Balance between security and liberty
Emergency Amendments seek to balance national security needs with protection of civil liberties. They ensure that extraordinary powers are exercised with safeguards.