Revocation of Emergency Practice Questions
18 free Revocation of 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.
A proclamation of National Emergency issued under Article 352 may be revoked by the President through which of the following?
- A A special majority resolution in Parliament
- B An order from the Supreme Court
- C Advice from the Election Commission
- D A subsequent proclamation
Correct answer: A subsequent proclamation
Under Article 352(2), a proclamation of emergency may be revoked by a subsequent proclamation issued by the President. This process does not require parliamentary approval.
What is the requirement for the President to revoke a National Emergency?
- A Approval of both Houses of Parliament by a special majority
- B Approval of the Lok Sabha only, by a simple majority
- C It can be revoked at any time without parliamentary approval
- D Concurrence of the Rajya Sabha and the President
Correct answer: It can be revoked at any time without parliamentary approval
The President has the power to revoke the emergency at any time by issuing another proclamation. Unlike the initial declaration, the act of revocation is independent of parliamentary sanction.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced a specific provision for the Lok Sabha to compel the revocation of a National Emergency?
- A 38th Amendment Act
- B 42nd Amendment Act
- C 44th Amendment Act
- D 52nd Amendment Act
Correct answer: 44th Amendment Act
The 44th Amendment Act (1978) introduced a safeguard allowing the Lok Sabha to initiate the revocation process. This was done to prevent the executive from continuing an emergency against the will of the popular house.
A notice for a special sitting of the Lok Sabha to consider the disapproval of a National Emergency must be signed by at least how many members?
- A One-fourth of the total members
- B One-third of the total members
- C One-tenth of the total members
- D Fifty members
Correct answer: One-tenth of the total members
According to Article 352(8), a written notice must be signed by not less than one-tenth of the total members of the Lok Sabha. This notice is intended to force a discussion on the continuation of the emergency.
To whom must the written notice for a special sitting to disapprove an emergency be delivered if the Lok Sabha is NOT in session?
- A The President
- B The Speaker
- C The Prime Minister
- D The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha
Correct answer: The President
If the House is not in session, the written notice signed by one-tenth of the members must be delivered to the President. If the House is in session, it is delivered to the Speaker.
Within how many days must a special sitting of the Lok Sabha be held after a valid notice for disapproval of an emergency is received?
- A 14 days
- B 7 days
- C 21 days
- D 30 days
Correct answer: 14 days
Once a valid notice signed by one-tenth of the members is delivered to the Speaker or President, a special sitting must be held within 14 days. This sitting is dedicated to considering the resolution for disapproval.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the revocation of a National Emergency by the Lok Sabha?
- A The resolution must be passed by the Lok Sabha only
- B The resolution must be passed by both Houses of Parliament
- C The Rajya Sabha has equal power in the revocation process
- D The Supreme Court must ratify the Lok Sabha's resolution
Correct answer: The resolution must be passed by the Lok Sabha only
The specific provision for disapproving the continuation of an emergency (Article 352(7)) applies only to the Lok Sabha. If the Lok Sabha passes such a resolution, the President is bound to revoke the proclamation.
What is the legal effect if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving the continuation of an emergency?
- A The President must issue a proclamation revoking the emergency
- B The emergency is automatically suspended for 30 days
- C The Prime Minister must resign
- D The matter is referred to a joint sitting of Parliament
Correct answer: The President must issue a proclamation revoking the emergency
Under Article 352(7), the President 'shall' issue a proclamation revoking the emergency or varying it if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving its continuation. The word 'shall' makes it mandatory for the President.
Which Article provides the procedure for the revocation of President's Rule in a State?
- A Article 356
- B Article 352
- C Article 360
- D Article 365
Correct answer: Article 356
Article 356, which deals with the failure of constitutional machinery in a State, also contains the provision that such a proclamation may be revoked or varied by a subsequent proclamation by the President.
Is parliamentary approval required for the revocation of President's Rule under Article 356?
- A Yes, by a simple majority
- B Yes, by a special majority
- C Yes, but only if the State Assembly is dissolved
- D No, it can be revoked by the President at any time
Correct answer: No, it can be revoked by the President at any time
Similar to a National Emergency, a proclamation of President's Rule can be revoked by the President at any time through a subsequent proclamation without needing the approval of Parliament.
A Financial Emergency declared under Article 360 can be revoked by:
- A The Finance Minister
- B A resolution of the Rajya Sabha
- C The Comptroller and Auditor General
- D A subsequent proclamation by the President
Correct answer: A subsequent proclamation by the President
Article 360(2) states that a proclamation of Financial Emergency may be revoked or varied by a subsequent proclamation. This follows the same pattern as Articles 352 and 356.
What happens to the emergency if the Lok Sabha is dissolved before it can consider a resolution for revocation?
- A The emergency is automatically revoked
- B The pending notice for revocation lapses
- C The Rajya Sabha assumes the power to revoke
- D The notice remains pending until a new Lok Sabha forms
Correct answer: The pending notice for revocation lapses
The power to initiate a special sitting for disapproval is a specific privilege of the Lok Sabha members. If the House is dissolved, the procedural notice lapses, though the President can still revoke it independently.
If the President refuses to revoke an emergency despite the Lok Sabha passing a disapproval resolution, it would be a violation of:
- A Article 352(7)
- B Article 74
- C The Basic Structure
- D The Preamble
Correct answer: Article 352(7)
Article 352(7) explicitly commands that the President shall revoke the proclamation if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving it. Disregarding this would be unconstitutional.
In the case of President's Rule (Article 356), can the Lok Sabha pass a resolution for disapproval similar to Article 352?
- A Yes, the procedure is identical
- B No, there is no such provision for Article 356
- C Yes, but only with Rajya Sabha's consent
- D No, only the State Assembly can pass such a resolution
Correct answer: No, there is no such provision for Article 356
The provision for the Lok Sabha to force a revocation via a simple majority and special sitting is unique to a National Emergency under Article 352. It does not exist for Article 356 or Article 360.
Which of the following is NOT a method by which an emergency ends?
- A Revocation by the President
- B Expiration of the time limit if not renewed by Parliament
- C A ruling by the International Court of Justice
- D Disapproval by the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: A ruling by the International Court of Justice
Emergency provisions are internal constitutional matters of India. They end through executive revocation, parliamentary disapproval (Lok Sabha), or by simple lapse of time if not re-approved.
When a National Emergency is revoked, at what point do the Fundamental Rights under Article 19 become fully enforceable again?
- A After 30 days from revocation
- B Immediately upon the revocation
- C Only after a Supreme Court ruling
- D Only after a special Presidential order
Correct answer: Immediately upon the revocation
Under Article 358, as soon as the proclamation of emergency ceases to operate, Article 19 is automatically revived and becomes fully enforceable for all future state actions.
Can a proclamation of emergency be varied (modified) instead of being completely revoked?
- A No, it must always be completely withdrawn
- B Yes, it can be varied by a subsequent proclamation
- C Only if the Supreme Court expressly allows it
- D Yes, but only to increase the area of operation
Correct answer: Yes, it can be varied by a subsequent proclamation
The Constitution allows for a proclamation to be 'revoked or varied' by a subsequent proclamation. This means the President can reduce the intensity or the geographical area of the emergency without ending it entirely.
The 44th Amendment's change to the revocation process was a direct result of the experience of which period?
- A The Sino-Indian War of 1962
- B The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
- C The 1975-1977 Internal Emergency
- D The Balance of Payments Crisis of 1991
Correct answer: The 1975-1977 Internal Emergency
The 44th Amendment was passed by the Janata Government to prevent the recurrence of the 1975 emergency's excesses, ensuring that the Lok Sabha has a check on the executive's power to sustain an emergency.