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Parliament during Emergency Practice Questions

19 free Parliament during Emergency 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.

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Question 1 of 19 Medium

Which Article requires parliamentary approval for a National Emergency proclamation?

  1. A Article 352
  2. B Article 356
  3. C Article 360
  4. D Article 368

Correct answer: Article 352

Article 352 provides that a proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month. Without approval, it ceases to operate.

Question 2 of 19 Medium

Within how many days must Parliament approve a proclamation of National Emergency after the 44th Amendment?

  1. A 14 days
  2. B 30 days
  3. C 60 days
  4. D 90 days

Correct answer: 30 days

After the 44th Amendment, the proclamation must be approved within one month (30 days). This strengthened parliamentary control over emergency powers.

Question 3 of 19 Medium

What majority is required in Parliament to approve a National Emergency?

  1. A Simple majority
  2. B Special majority
  3. C Two-thirds of total membership
  4. D Unanimous vote

Correct answer: Special majority

A special majority is required, meaning a majority of total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting. This ensures rigorous scrutiny.

Question 4 of 19 Medium

Which House of Parliament can initiate a resolution to disapprove a National Emergency?

  1. A Lok Sabha
  2. B Rajya Sabha
  3. C Either House
  4. D Joint Session

Correct answer: Either House

Either House of Parliament can initiate a resolution to disapprove a National Emergency. This provides a check on executive power.

Question 5 of 19 Medium

If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving the Emergency, what happens?

  1. A Nothing changes
  2. B Emergency continues
  3. C Supreme Court decides
  4. D Emergency ceases

Correct answer: Emergency ceases

If the Lok Sabha disapproves the Emergency, it must cease. This ensures democratic control through the directly elected House.

Question 6 of 19 Medium

During National Emergency, Parliament gains the power to legislate on:

  1. A Only Union List
  2. B Only State List
  3. C Only the Concurrent List of subjects
  4. D Both Union and State Lists

Correct answer: Both Union and State Lists

During a National Emergency, Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List. This centralizes legislative authority temporarily.

Question 7 of 19 Medium

What happens to the distribution of powers between Union and States during Emergency?

  1. A States gain more power
  2. B Union gains more power
  3. C No change
  4. D Judiciary controls powers

Correct answer: Union gains more power

During Emergency, the Union gains more power over states. This ensures coordinated national response to crises.

Question 8 of 19 Medium

During President's Rule, which body exercises legislative powers of the state?

  1. A Governor
  2. B Supreme Court
  3. C Chief Minister
  4. D Parliament

Correct answer: Parliament

During President's Rule under Article 356, Parliament exercises legislative powers of the state. This replaces the state legislature.

Question 9 of 19 Medium

How long can Parliament extend a National Emergency once approved?

  1. A 6 months at a time
  2. B 1 year at a time
  3. C Indefinitely without approval
  4. D 3 years at once

Correct answer: 6 months at a time

Parliament can extend a National Emergency for six months at a time. Each extension requires approval by special majority.

Question 10 of 19 Medium

During Emergency, Parliament can modify financial relations between Centre and States under which Article?

  1. A Article 352
  2. B Article 356
  3. C Article 360
  4. D Article 268

Correct answer: Article 352

Under Article 352, Parliament can alter financial arrangements between Centre and States during Emergency. This ensures effective resource management.

Question 11 of 19 Medium

Which type of Emergency allows Parliament to reduce salaries of public officials?

  1. A National Emergency
  2. B State Emergency
  3. C Judicial Emergency Provision
  4. D Financial Emergency

Correct answer: Financial Emergency

During a Financial Emergency under Article 360, Parliament can reduce salaries of government officials, including judges. This addresses fiscal crises.

Question 12 of 19 Medium

Which Article empowers Parliament to approve President's Rule?

  1. A Article 352
  2. B Article 360
  3. C Article 368
  4. D Article 356

Correct answer: Article 356

Article 356 requires parliamentary approval of President's Rule within two months. This ensures accountability of the executive.

Question 13 of 19 Medium

What happens if Parliament does not approve President's Rule within the stipulated time?

  1. A It lapses
  2. B Persists
  3. C It is reviewed by courts
  4. D It is extended by Governor

Correct answer: It lapses

If not approved within two months, President's Rule lapses. This prevents indefinite central control over states.

Question 14 of 19 Medium

Which House has more control over Emergency due to its direct election?

  1. A Lok Sabha
  2. B Rajya Sabha
  3. C Both equally
  4. D None

Correct answer: Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha, being directly elected, has greater democratic legitimacy. It plays a key role in approving or disapproving emergencies.

Question 15 of 19 Medium

During Emergency, Parliament can extend the tenure of Lok Sabha by:

  1. A 1 year at a time
  2. B 6 months
  3. C 2 years
  4. D Indefinitely without any limit

Correct answer: 1 year at a time

Parliament can extend the tenure of Lok Sabha by one year at a time during Emergency. However, it cannot exceed six months after the Emergency ends.

Question 16 of 19 Medium

Which amendment strengthened parliamentary control over Emergency provisions?

  1. A 44th Amendment
  2. B 42nd Amendment
  3. C 52nd Amendment
  4. D 86th Amendment

Correct answer: 44th Amendment

The 44th Amendment strengthened parliamentary control by introducing stricter approval requirements. It reduced scope for misuse.

Question 17 of 19 Medium

During Emergency, Parliament can suspend enforcement of which rights?

  1. A Directive Principles
  2. B Fundamental Rights
  3. C Legal Rights
  4. D Property Rights only

Correct answer: Fundamental Rights

Parliament can suspend enforcement of certain Fundamental Rights during Emergency. This is done under Articles 358 and 359.

Question 18 of 19 Medium

Which of the following best describes Parliament's role during Emergency?

  1. A Limited authority over Union subjects
  2. B Central legislative authority
  3. C Judicial authority over legislation
  4. D Advisory role to the executive

Correct answer: Central legislative authority

Parliament becomes the central legislative authority during Emergency. It can legislate on a wider range of subjects.

Question 19 of 19 Medium

Which principle is ensured by requiring parliamentary approval during Emergency?

  1. A Judicial supremacy in disputes
  2. B Executive dominance in decisions
  3. C Democratic accountability
  4. D Federal autonomy from the Centre

Correct answer: Democratic accountability

Parliamentary approval ensures democratic accountability. It prevents misuse of emergency powers by the executive.

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