Prelims Morning Test 09 July 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the proclamation of a National Emergency under the
Constitution of India:

1. A National Emergency may be proclaimed on the ground of imminent external aggression
even before actual hostilities begin.

2. The President is constitutionally bound to act only on the written recommendation of the
Union Cabinet.

3.A proclamation of National Emergency can be issued for the whole of India or only a
specified part thereof.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. With reference to Articles 358 and 359 of the Constitution of India, consider the following
statements:
1.Article 358 automatically suspends Article 19 whenever a National Emergency is proclaimed.

2. Article 359 empowers the President to suspend the right to move any court for enforcement of specified Fundamental Rights.

3.Rights guaranteed under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended under Article 359.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary approval of a National Emergency:

1. If the Lok Sabha is dissolved during the period of one month after proclamation, the Rajya Sabha alone may approve the Emergency.

2. Such approval by the Rajya Sabha remains effective only until thirty days after the first
2. sitting of the newly constituted Lok Sabha.
3. If the newly constituted Lok Sabha does not approve the proclamation within that period, the Emergency ceases to operate.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Which of the following are consequences of a National Emergency proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion?

1. Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List.

2. Article 19 automatically remains suspended.

3. The executive power of the Union extends to directing any State regarding the exercise of
its executive power.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q5. With reference to President’s Rule under Article 356, consider the following statements

1.The satisfaction of the President under Article 356 is beyond judicial review.

2. The burden of proving the validity of the proclamation lies upon the Union Government if
challenged before the judiciary.

3. If a proclamation is declared unconstitutional, the dismissed State Government may be
revived.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q6. Which one of the following conditions is not mandatory for extending President’s Rule in a State beyond one year?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Financial Emergency:

1.It has never been proclaimed in India.

2. During its operation, the President may direct States to reserve Money Bills for his
consideration

3. The salaries of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts may be reduced.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8.Which of the following provisions were introduced or substantially modified by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978?

1.Replacing “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion.”

2. Making written advice of the Cabinet mandatory for Emergency proclamation.

3. Protecting Articles 20 and 21 during Emergency.

4. Requiring Parliamentary approval of Emergency within one month instead of two months.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q9.Consider the following pairs:

Constitutional Provision                                           Effect
1. Article 353                                                      Executive power of Union extends over States
2. Article 354                                                      Modification of distribution of revenues
3. Article 357                                                        Parliament may confer legislative powers on the                                                                                     President during President’s Rule
4. Article 358                                                           Suspension of all Fundamental Rights

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1.Every proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by a special majority of both
Houses of Parliament.

2. A resolution for disapproval of National Emergency can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha.

3.One-tenth of the total members of the Lok Sabha may requisition a special sitting to
consider revocation of Emergency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?