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When was a National Emergency imposed in India by Indira Gandhi?
  1. 1975

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The correct option is A 1975
Article 353 allows the Central Government to direct the executive functions of a state. It also allows the Union Parliament to legislate on subjects which fall under the state list. In 1975, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi proclaimed a National Emergency, which lasted 21 months.

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