Question

Consider the following statements :
1. During the operation of a national emergency (under Article 352), the Centre becomes entitled
to give executive directions to a state on ‘any’ matter.
2. When the President’s Rule is imposed in a state (under Article 356), the President can assume
to himself the functions of the state government and powers vested in the Governor or any
other executive authority in the state.
3. During the operation of a financial emergency (under Article 360), the Centre can direct the
states to observe canons of financial propriety and the President can give other necessary
directions including the reduction of salaries of persons serving in the state and the high court
judges.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
  
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
  
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All of the above


Answer : D
During the operation of a national emergency (under Article 352), the Centre becomes entitled
to give executive directions to a state on ‘any’ matter. Thus, the state governments are brought
under the complete control of the Centre, though they are not suspended.