While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country, the State Government:

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• Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: 1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. 2. If any proclamation of financial emergency Is in operation. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
• While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352:
• Which of the following is/are resultant of a proclamation of National Emergency because of war? I. The Union Government can give directions to the States about how the executive power of the State is to be exercised. II. The Fundamental Rights stand automatically suspended. III. The State Legislature is suspended. IV. Parliament can make laws with respect to any subject in the State List.
• While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period [CDS 2012]
• During a proclamation of emergency due to the breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State the President can I. assume all powers vested in and exercisable by the Governor II. declare that the powers of the State Legislature shall be exercised by Parliament III. assume certain powers of the High Courts IV. suspend by order any or all Fundamental Rights except those under Articles 20 and 21
• When can Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List? 1. If Lok Sabha passes a 'resolution by two-thirds majority that it is in national interest to do so. 2. When the legislatures of two or more States request Parliament to legislate on a State subject. 3. Under a proclamation of Emergency.
• What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
• Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]
• Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles? I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment. II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socioeconomic order. III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first Amendment. IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.
• While a proclamation of Emerqency is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended by not exceeding [Asstt Commdt 2011]