Question

Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article $352$ of the Constitution?

• A. He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights
• B. He is authorised to direct any State to exercise its Executive power in a particular manner
• C. He is authorised, during the recess of Lok Sabha, to allow expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament
• D. He is authorised to dissolved the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

Answer 1

The correct option is D He is authorised to dissolved the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

The national emergency can be declared by the President under Article 352 of the Constitution on the grounds of war, external aggression, and armed rebellion. The President is empowered to suspend Fundamental rights and their enforcement except Article 20 and 21. Article 19 can be suspended only on the ground d of war and external aggression. The President can give certain directions to center in exercising the function of the state. The Life of Lok Sabha and State Legislature can be extended beyond normal term of five years but one year at a time.