Emergency UPSC Questions

Emergency MCQ Questions

13.
What majority is required in Parliament to approve a National Emergency?
A.
Simple majority
B.
Absolute majority
C.
Special majority
D.
Effective majority
ANSWER :
C. Special majority
14.
Which one of the following statements is correct?

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A.
Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.
B.
Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
C.
Rights are claims of the citizens against the State
D.
Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many
ANSWER :
C. Rights are claims of the citizens against the State
15.
Which amendment made it mandatory for the President to act on cabinet's written advice for National Emergency?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
44th Amendment
C.
46th Amendment
D.
38th Amendment
ANSWER :
B. 44th Amendment
16.
What happens to laws made on State List during National Emergency after it ceases?
A.
They remain forever
B.
They are repealed
C.
They cease after 6 months
D.
They are transferred to states
ANSWER :
C. They cease after 6 months
17.
During a National Emergency, the President can issue ordinances on State List when:
A.
Rajya Sabha is in session
B.
Lok Sabha is dissolved
C.
Parliament is not in session
D.
President desires
ANSWER :
C. Parliament is not in session
18.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the assembly.
2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
A. 1 only