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I was once declared by the 5th President of India. I can be called by an Indian President in a situation of urgency caused due to internal disturbance or aggression, or in situations where the constitutional machinery of a state breaks down. I can also be called in cases of financial crisis. I give immense power to the Centre.
Who am I?
I was once declared by the 5th President of India. I can be called by an Indian President in a situation of urgency caused due to internal disturbance or aggression, or in situations where the constitutional machinery of a state breaks down. I can also be called in cases of financial crisis. I give immense power to the Centre.
Who am I?
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The correct option is B State of Emergency
The President of India has the power to declare an ‘Emergency’. During this time, the normal functioning of democratic machinery is suspended. There are three kinds of emergencies: National or General, Constitutional, and Financial.
A National Emergency was declared in 1975 by the Indira Gandhi government, when Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President. It lasted 21 months.
The President of India has the power to declare an ‘Emergency’. During this time, the normal functioning of democratic machinery is suspended. There are three kinds of emergencies: National or General, Constitutional, and Financial.
A National Emergency was declared in 1975 by the Indira Gandhi government, when Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President. It lasted 21 months.
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