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In order to extend the President's rule in a state beyond the period of one year, which of the following conditions must be satisfied? 1. A Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation in the whole or any part of the state. 2. The Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be conducted in the state on account of difficulties. 3. The state has been declared as a disturbed area by the Central Government. Select the correct answer from the code given below

With reference to effects of national emergency on Fundamental rights, consider the following statements: During the period of national emergency: 1. Restrictions can be imposed on the freedom of press 2. A person can be arrested without fair trial 3. State can discriminate among the citizens 4. The writ of habeas corpus cannot be issued by the courts How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to National Emergency proclaimed under Article 352, consider the following statements: 1. President can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the Union Cabinet. 2. Emergency can be extended for an indefinite period with the approval of Parliament every six months. 3. No proclamation can be made when the Lok Sabha is dissolved. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the effect of National emergency on the Fundamental Rights of the citizens: 1. Unlike Article 358, Article 359 suspends the fundamental rights for the entire duration of Emergency. 2. Unlike Article 358, Article 359 suspends the fundamental rights in case of both External as well as Internal Emergency. 3. Neither Article 358 nor Article 359 results in the suspension of fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the procedure of the amendment of Indian Constitution: 1. All the states must give their consent when an amendment modifies an article related to distribution of powers between the states and the central government. 2. To amend the provisions under Article 368, both the Houses must pass the amendment bill with simple majorities. Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements with reference to amendment of the Constitution of India: 1. A bill for the amendment of the constitution can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member. 2. Prior recommendation of the President is must for introducing a constitutional amendment bill in the parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following amendments to the Constitution of India can be passed only by special majority of both the houses of parliament? 1. Amendment to Part (III) of the Indian constitution. 2. Amendment to Part (IV) of the Indian constitution. 3. Acquisition and termination of citizenship 4. Elections to Parliament and state legislatures Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the differences between Constitutional amendment procedure in India and the United States of America (USA): 1. Unlike in USA, the power to initiate all the amendments to the Constitution in India lie with the Parliament only. 2. In USA, every constitutional amendment must be ratified by at least three-fourth of the state legislatures. 3. Unlike in USA, there is no provision for a special body like constitutional convention in India to amend the Constitution. How many statements given above are correct?

Which of the following provisions of the constitution can be amended by the Simple Majority? 1. Admission or establishment of new states 2. Number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court 3. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states 4. Directive Principles of State Policy Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Amendment procedure: 1. The Constitution prescribes the time frame within which the state legislatures should ratify or reject an amendment submitted to them. 2. Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India was referred to as 'dead letter' by Dr. B R Ambedkar?

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