Emergency Provision is important part of polity syllabus. Previous Year Question (PYQ) papers are invaluable resources for aspirants preparing for competitive exams like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. In this article we present important PYQ on Emergency Provision.
UPSC PYQ on Emergency Provision
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Q- Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? (2022)
- To ratify the declaration of Emergency
- To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
- To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer- Option B
EXPLANATION
Approval from both Houses of Parliament is required for all types of emergencies. The proclamation of a National Emergency must receive approval from both Houses within one month of its issuance. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule or declaring a financial emergency must be approved by both Houses within two months of its issuance. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Lok Sabha holds exclusive powers in certain matters. For instance, a no-confidence motion can only be initiated in the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Any member of the Lok Sabha can propose such a motion, with Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of the Lok Sabha outlining the procedure for doing so. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
Either House of Parliament can introduce impeachment charges against the President.
If the other House also supports the charges and passes the impeachment resolution with a two-thirds majority of its total membership, it removes the President from office effective from the date of the resolution’s passing. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Q- Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? (2021)
- Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
- Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
- Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2and 3
Answer- Option B
EXPLANATION
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows for the imposition of President’s Rule on any state if the constitutional machinery fails.
When President’s Rule is imposed, the state’s council of ministers, led by the chief minister, is dismissed, and the state governor, acting on behalf of the President, assumes control with the assistance of the chief secretary or appointed advisors. Consequently, removal of the state council of ministers is a direct consequence of the proclamation, making option 2 incorrect.
Additionally, during President’s Rule, the state executive is dismissed, and the state legislature and local bodies may be suspended or dissolved. Therefore, options 1 and 3 are correct.
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