Question

Which of the following is not a kind of Emergency as given in the Indian Constitution?

• A. Constitutional Emergency
• B. National or General Emergency
• C. Financial Emergency
• D. Judicial Emergency

Answer 1

The correct option is D Judicial 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 -
1. National or General Emergencies, declared due to external aggression or armed rebellion.
2. Constitutional Emergencies, which are declared if a state is not being run according to the Constitution.
3. Financial Emergencies, which are declared if the financial stability of the nation is at risk.