Suspension of Fundamental Rights · Indian Polity

Which statement correctly distinguishes Article 358 from Article 359?

  1. Article 358 requires a Presidential order, Article 359 does not
  2. Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19, Article 359 requires a Presidential order
  3. Both suspend all Fundamental Rights automatically
  4. Article 359 applies only during Financial Emergency
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Correct answer: Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19, Article 359 requires a Presidential order

Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19 during an Emergency declared on grounds of war or external aggression. Article 359, however, requires a Presidential order to suspend enforcement of specified Fundamental Rights.

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